My name is Yasmin Abdel-Hak, I am human rights lawyer with an additional masters in Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies. I have always had an interest in politics and the power games in the Middle East. Analysing the power games in the region, what does it mean, and what is the impact of the politics of the rest of the world. When we understand the dynamics of the region, it is easier to adapt our approaches and policies towards the region. There is power in knowing is understand which is always first step towards progress