Jonathan Bentham is a research analyst in London and previously served in the British Royal Navy. Having recently completed a Master’s degree in Security, he is interested in approaches to security that focus on co-operation and cross-cultural understanding, as opposed to conflict. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oxford in Arabic and Islamic Studies. Jonathan spent time in Jordan studying Arabic and in Oman on a cultural exchange programme funded by the Anglo-Omani society. He believes that an increased focus on the cultural and natural heritages of these countries will help dispel external misconceptions about the Middle East
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