Ibrahim El Houdaiby is a freelance columnist and researcher focusing on democratisation, Islamic movements, political philosophy and development studies. He is extensively published in both Arabic and English.  He holds a B.A. in Political Science from American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt, where he is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Professional Development and Comparative Politics, and a diploma in Islamic Studies from the High Institute of Islamic Studies, where he is currently completing a Master's Degree in Shariah.