Chourouk Mestour is an independent researcher and a doctoral candidate in international relations, holds a keen focus on security and strategic studies across Africa, with a particular emphasis on the North African domain, international relations theories, and postcolonial studies. Her scholarly footprint encompasses a range of outputs, including articles in Arabic, book reviews, reviews of research papers, as well as translations in both Arabic and English. Her contributions appear in diverse journals, research institutes, and numerous online platforms.