Ruwayda Mustafah

Dr. Ruwayda Mustafah is a writer and analyst specialising in Kurdish affairs, with a focus on the political, social, and security dynamics shaping Kurdish communities across Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and the wider Middle East. She holds a law degree from Kingston University and a master’s degree in political communication, advocacy, and campaigning. Her doctoral research examined state-building processes and the role of referendums in contested political environments.