Essayist and international relations analyst Isaac Hammouch has spent several years developing a critical reflection on contemporary conflicts, the mechanisms of ideological radicalisation and the conditions necessary for the emergence of sustainable peace processes. His work lies at the crossroads of geopolitical analysis, the defence of human rights and criticism of authoritarian abuses.
Based in Europe, Isaac Hammouch is particularly interested in areas of tension that have long been marginalised in international debates, as well as the ideologies that fuel conflicts and weaken democratic societies.
The South Caucasus: thinking about peace where conflict seems frozen
His published works include Dynamiques de paix dans le Caucase du Sud – L’espoir d’un destin commun (Peace Dynamics in the South Caucasus – The Hope for a Common Destiny), a book devoted to a strategic region that is often overlooked in international diplomatic priorities. Through an in-depth analysis of the South Caucasus, the author seeks to understand how long-standing and violent conflicts can evolve into forms of political dialogue and regional coexistence.
The book highlights the political, historical and cultural factors that enable the transformation of crime-inducing tensions into peace dynamics, emphasising the central role of state actors, international mediation and political will in building a common future.
A structured critique of political Islam
In 2024, Isaac Hammouch published Political Islam and Liberal Democracies. The Roots of an Existential Incompatibility, an essay devoted to the tensions between certain currents of political Islam and the fundamental principles of liberal democracies. In it, the author develops a reasoned analysis of the structural contradictions between political-religious ideology and the rule of law, arguing for a clear distinction between religious faith, freedom of conscience and political projects.
This work is part of a sensitive intellectual debate, but one that is central to European societies facing the rise of radicalism, communitarianism and the challenges of social cohesion.
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A new book in progress on the Khashoggi affair
Isaac Hammouch is currently finalising a new essay entitled The Murder of Khashoggi: The Responsibility of Mohammed bin Salman. This book revisits the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and questions the political responsibilities at the highest level of the Saudi state.
Through this analytical investigation, the author pursues a consistent approach: denouncing international impunity, defending press freedom and reminding us that realpolitik cannot justify serious human rights violations.
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A consistent and independent intellectual trajectory
Whether dealing with regional conflicts, ideological radicalisation or international political crimes, Isaac Hammouch’s work is characterised by a desire to understand the deep roots of contemporary crises and to defend an approach based on international law, political responsibility and universal values.
At a time when public debates are often polarised, his work is part of an independent intellectual approach that is attentive to facts, historical dynamics and democratic requirements.
