Philip Madanat (PhD) is a Jordanian researcher and analyst with an academic background spanning Israel, Jordan, Japan, and Spain. He earned his Ph.D. from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, where his doctoral research focused on the influence of Friday sermons in shaping public opinion in Jordan. His work has provided deep insights into Islamic movements in Jordan and Syria and has informed efforts to facilitate the release of Christian hostages from Syria and Europe. Philip has published on media accountability in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to international studies on media, migration, and conflict. He has been commissioned by both Arab and European intelligence agencies to conduct research on security dynamics in volatile regions of the Levant. Philip fluently speaks Arabic, English, and Spanish.