David Tholen

Meet David Tholen. He has designed and coordinated the courses Social and Political Thought and Governance in the 21st Century. David has also served as Assistant Programme Director making sure everything falls into its right place. He grew up in Burkina Faso, Mozambique and Tanzania before moving to Wales to attend Atlantic College together with Bas who you will meet below. David is a graduate in the liberal arts and has pursued a Master's degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. He knows his Middle Eastern politics, notably Turkey's, rather well. David has been writing CILAS' newsletters, coordinates community service in collaboration with StARS Refugee Services and is co-editor of CILAS Journal. Last but definitely least, he is passionate about spicy foul, books and tailored cotton trousers.