Jean-Pierre Filiu

Jean-Pierre Filiu is a Full Professor of Middle East Studies at Sciences Po (Paris), affiliated with the CERI research center since 2009. A historian and Arabist, he combines academic research with diplomatic experience, having served in Jordan, Syria, Tunisia, and the USA during his 18-year tenure at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including advisory roles to three French ministers.

• Current affiliation: Sciences Po (Professor of Middle East Studies)
• Research affiliation: CERI (Centre d'études et de recherches internationales)
• Visiting professorships: Columbia University (New York), Georgetown University (Washington)
• Media presence: Weekly columnist at Le Monde since 2015

Research Focus: Filiu's scholarship centers on contemporary Islamic movements, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and Arab world history. His work examines:

• Radicalization processes and extremist ideologies
• French-Middle East diplomatic relations
• Regional conflict dynamics
• Religious apocalyptic narratives
• Post-conflict state structures
• Digital media's role in revolutions

Publication Trends: Recent works emphasize the Middle East's evolving political landscape, with special attention to:

• ISIS emergence and deep state connections
• French secularism (laïcité) debates
• Arab historiography approaches
• Visual storytelling through graphic novels
• Regional power networks
• Humanitarian crisis analysis

Scientific Recognition:

• Palestine Book Award (2014) for Gaza, A History
• International acclaim for Apocalypse in Islam
• Regular policy commentary in prestigious outlets

Professional Activities: Filiu maintains active diplomatic analysis, including his Le Monde blog since 2015, and has conducted specialized teaching programs like the Conflicts and negotiations in the Middle East master's course.