Maxime Lechat is an intern in analysis and translation on the MENA region at the European Institute for Middle East and North African Studies (EISMENA). Currently pursuing a Master 2 in Strategic Studies at Sorbonne University, she holds a degree in Law and Political Science from the University of Nantes. His final thesis focuses on the regional strategy of Iran. His areas of interest focus on the dynamics of the MENA region.  Maxime has previously gained a solid international experience within the GI-TOC (Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime) organization where she collaborated with the Multilateral Engagement Team and the Central Asia Research Observatory. This course allowed him to acquire analytical rigor as well as a fine understanding of multilateral issues in the face of transnational threats. 

Bilingual in French and English, she is currently perfecting her Spanish and Arabic to deepen her analytical and research skills on local sources.