​ By: Ahmed Taha Abdel Shafi ​ "It is an honor to welcome Dr. Dania Arayssi, Program Head and Senior Analyst at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy. We highly appreciate your presence and valuable insights today ." ​In the world of international affairs and  public policy, true expertise is forged at the intersection of diverse cultures, rigorous academia, and firsthand global experience. This is the inspiring trajectory of a Washington D.C.-based scholar whose journey spans continents, top-tier institutions, and a deep-rooted passion for understanding our interconnected world. ​Born and raised in the vibrant, complex heart of Beirut, Lebanon, they began their academic pursuit with a Bachelor’s degree  in International Affairs from the American University of Science and Technology . Driven by a desire to understand the historical currents shaping today's geopolitics, they followed this with a Master’s degree in the History of International Relations from the...