Elisabeth Kendall

Elisabeth Kendall is Senior Research Fellow in Arabic and Islamic studies at Pembroke College, University of Oxford. Her current research examines how militant jihadist groups exploit Arab cultures and local traditions. She spends significant time in the field, particularly in Yemen and Egypt. She is especially interested in jihadist propaganda; the political and emotive power of poetry; tribal representation and youth politics in Yemen; and the surge of cultural production inspired by the 'Arab spring'.