DrDrewMikhael
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Practitioner, writer & commentator on conflict, displacement & peacebuilding.
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DrDrewMikhael
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy
2 months ago
MENA governments are adopting digital governance, but weak oversight risks turning these tools into instruments of exclusion, surveillance, and data exploitation, argue former nonresident fellows Kassem Mnejja and
@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
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timep.org/2025/05/14/o...
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Open Government: Emancipation for Some, Exclusion for Others
MENA governments are rapidly adopting digital governance, but weak oversight risks turning these tools into instruments of exclusion, surveillance, and data exploitation, disproportionately harming vu...
https://timep.org/2025/05/14/open-government-emancipation-for-some-exclusion-for-others/
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DrDrewMikhael
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy
4 months ago
A decade of growing anti-migrant rhetoric in Europe has produced externalization policies and a narrowing of legal rights of asylum-seekers. An alternative path forward is possible, argues former nonresident fellow
@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
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timep.org/2025/06/17/t...
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The Growing Riptide of European Policy on Migration in the Middle East
A decade of growing anti-migrant rhetoric across Europe has produced policies of externalization and a narrowing of legal rights of those seeking asylum. This must change.
https://timep.org/2025/06/17/the-growing-riptide-of-european-policy-on-migration-in-the-middle-east/
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Mai El-Sadany
5 months ago
A decade since the so-called "European migration crisis," the EU is "paying states and looking the other way." An alternate way that addresses the root cases of migration & offers more opportunities for legal asylum is possible. More in
@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
's new piece for
@timep.bsky.social
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Mai El-Sadany
6 months ago
A bittersweet day! As the cohort ends, couldn't be prouder to have gotten to work with & learn from this incredible group
@ezz-eldin.bsky.social
, Mohamed, Ines, Zeead,
@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
,
@baraakhurfan.bsky.social
,
@mohanedelnour.bsky.social
, Jawhara, Salma, Assala,
@kassemmnejja.bsky.social
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DrDrewMikhael
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy
6 months ago
NEW: MENA governments are rapidly adopting digital governance, but weak oversight risks turning these tools into instruments of exclusion, surveillance, and data exploitation, argue Nonresident Fellows
@kassemmnejja.bsky.social
and
@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
. Read more:
timep.org/2025/05/14/o...
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DrDrewMikhael
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy
11 months ago
This means so much,
@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
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Mai El-Sadany
10 months ago
What should the policy world pay attention to in MENA in 2025? Don't miss out on answers from my
@timep.bsky.social
colleagues, including
@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
,
@kassemmnejja.bsky.social
,
@baraakhurfan.bsky.social
,
@ezz-eldin.bsky.social
,
@mohamedelbaqer.bsky.social
,
@saharmechmech.bsky.social
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DrDrewMikhael
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy
10 months ago
In 2024, the actions of many Global North governments, whether in response to Israel's aggression in Gaza or on the issue of migration externalization, led to serious challenges to the rules-based world order.
@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
makes recommendations on what needs to change in 2025.
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TIMEP is what other organisations aspire to be. Please consider
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DrDrewMikhael
Justin Salhani
11 months ago
My essay on the first days of post-Assad Syria. "Forever is Over"
www.thedial.world/articles/sta...
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The First Days of Post-Assad Syria — The Dial
The end of the regime brought unrelenting joy to many in the country.
https://www.thedial.world/articles/state-of-the-world/syria-government-collapse-assad
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Justin Salhani
11 months ago
My brilliant friend Asser Khattab on what the fall of the house of Assad means to him and so many other Syrians.
www.ft.com/content/455a...
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Assad’s fall brings joy and the call of home
Exiled journalist Asser Khattab on what the news from Syria means to its diaspora
https://www.ft.com/content/455a26b6-68c1-4e7d-91ff-81c6f0aa99c3
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This is a wonderful and deeply dignified piece of work. All involved should be very proud.
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12 months ago
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I had to perform a surprise last gasp Maradona-style step over to avoid a toddler smashing into my legs as he chased a dog. I am not wearing a cape today.
12 months ago
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DrDrewMikhael
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy
12 months ago
If you're new to Bluesky, be sure you're following the TIMEP team, former and current fellows, and Board of Advisors members who are here too for great MENA insights from across the region.
go.bsky.app/7jcmeX6
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Mat Nashed
12 months ago
Great insights here by
@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
. Recommend others to follow him for more sharp perspectives on Lebanon and the region.
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I am kinda liking the calm before the storm here. Feels intimate.
12 months ago
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Justin Salhani
12 months ago
And here's the video.
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Justin Salhani
12 months ago
My latest dispatch from Beirut. Lebanese showed a cautious joy on Wednesday as thousands returned home
www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11...
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Lebanese see hope and beauty ahead in fragile ceasefire
Although the truce between Israel and Hezbollah is fragile, people in Lebanon are celebrating it.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/28/lebanese-see-hope-and-beauty-ahead-in-fragile-ceasefire
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Justin Salhani
12 months ago
I spoke to AJ’s The Take about the ceasefire in Lebanon and how the last day before it was the most violent
www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/202...
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DrDrewMikhael
12 months ago
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Please check out me talking on
@aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social
#insidestory
about the
#lebanon
ceasefire:
www.aljazeera.com/program/insi...
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Will the US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon hold?
Agreement ends more than a year of fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli military.
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/11/27/will-the-us-brokered-ceasefire-in-lebanon-hold
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Musa Okwonga
about 1 year ago
Framing matters. It’s not a “refugee crisis”, it’s a humanitarian crisis. Refugees don’t create the problem, inhumanity does.
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