
Elian Jorand
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Studied at Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po)
Worked at The Soufan Center
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Work Experience

Summer Analyst
The Soufan Center
June 2025 - August 2025
Conducted in-depth research and analysis on global security, terrorism, and geopolitical trends using open-source intelligence methods to support reports and policy briefs. Supported the design and execution of quantitative and qualitative research projects on security and conflict issues. Collaborated with senior analysts to identify patterns, assess risk, and provide actionable recommendations.

Research Assistant
Arab Gulf States Institute
October 2024 - May 2025
Assisted Dr. Mogielnicki with research on Saudi Arabia’s sustainable energy initiatives and contributed to a project examining the Digital Silk Road and Middle Eastern dependence on China, analyzing both topics' legal, financial, geopolitical, and economic implications. Supported data collection, analysis, and literature review processes to inform key research findings and policy recommendations.

Parliamentary Collaborator
French Senate
June 2024 - August 2024
Conducted financial feasibility analyses and evaluated potential funding sources for new legislative projects. Co-authored public policy questions to ministers in Mr. Attal's government. Collaborated in the preparation of speeches and public interventions for the senator.

Consultant
Global Research and Consulting Group
September 2023 - May 2024
Designed a strategic plan for EcoPeace Middle East to enhance collaboration with regional NGOs, promoting more effective climate change initiatives and cross-border cooperation.

Project Leader
ICD AFRIQUE - page officielle
May 2023 - August 2023
Worked on the Femmes & Coquillages Project to assess gendered economic disparities in the fishing sector in rural Senegal. Designed an interactive online platform to sensitize the local community to plastic pollution. Cultivated cross-cultural and communication skills through extensive interaction with diverse stakeholders.
Education

Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po)
Masters, Public Policy & Political Science
2025 - 2028
Dual Graduate Degree Program between Columbia SIPA and Sciences Po Paris School of Public Affairs. Focus on Public Policy, Economics & Political Science.

Columbia University
Masters, Public Policy
2025 - 2028
Dual Graduate Degree Program between Columbia SIPA and Sciences Po Paris School of Public Affairs. Public Policy, Economics & Energy.

Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II)
Law Degree , Law
2024 - 2028
Initial French Law Degree (Equivalent of J.D.).

Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po)
Bachelor's Degree , Social Sciences
2022 - 2025
Completed my Bachelor's degree at SciencesPo Paris, on the Menton Campus. Interdisciplinary curriculum with Economics, Middle Eastern Studies, Politics, Law, History, International Relations, and Sociology.
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