Sophie Walravens

Trainee Programme Assistant

s.walravens@egmontinstitute.be

Biography

Sophie Walravens holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in international relations with a focus on peace, security and conflict. She graduated in June 2025 with a thesis on the US disengagement policies from the Middle East and their influence on Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy.

Her research interests include European policies, International relations, as well as security and defence policies.

After a first experience at Egmont as a Communications and Events Intern in 2024, she joined Egmont again in September 2025 as a Trainee Programme Assistant for the European Affairs Programme.