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. timep.org/2025/05/14/o...

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...

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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. timep.org/2025/06/17/t...

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.

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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.

The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW: A decade of growing anti-migrant rhetoric in Europe has produced externalization policies and a narrowing of legal rights for asylum-seekers. An alternative path forward is possible, argues former nonresident fellow Drew Mikhael. timep.org/2025/06/17/t...

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

The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · last yr.

🎉 Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of hosting an extraordinary cohort of nonresident fellows whose work tackled some of the most critical issues in MENA. For their commitment to bringing about a better region and their impactful programming, we're deeply grateful.

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...

This means so much, @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social. Thank you for the kind words and thank you for everything you bring to our team.

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.

The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · 2y ago

💡What should the policy world be paying attention to in MENA in 2025? We asked TIMEP's nonresident fellows and staff what they believe policymakers should focus on in 2025, based on their expertise and mandates. Read their answers here: timep.org/2025/01/09/f...

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.

The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · 2y ago

💡What should the policy world be paying attention to in MENA in 2025? We asked TIMEP's nonresident fellows and staff what they believe policymakers should focus on in 2025, based on their expertise and mandates. Read their answers here: timep.org/2025/01/09/f...

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The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy@timep.bsky.social · 2y ago

On this last day in 2024, join TIMEP in our mission to invest in our community's power and deliver better policies for the MENA region. Your donation to our #YearEndGiving campaign helps keep our work sustainable and independent: www.givebutter.com/supporttimep www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BY9...

My essay on the first days of post-Assad Syria. "Forever is Over" www.thedial.world/articles/sta...

The First Days of Post-Assad Syria — The Dial

The end of the regime brought unrelenting joy to many in the country.

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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...

Assad’s fall brings joy and the call of home

Exiled journalist Asser Khattab on what the news from Syria means to its diaspora

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This is a wonderful and deeply dignified piece of work. All involved should be very proud.

Justin Salhani@justinsalhani.bsky.social · 2y ago

Voices of south Lebanon We spoke to people from a handful of villages in the south back in October about what life was like after Israel intensified the war. Here are there stories. Reporting by me and Ralph Baydoun Produced by AJ Labs interactive.aljazeera.com/aje/2024/leb...

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.

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

Great insights here by @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social . Recommend others to follow him for more sharp perspectives on Lebanon and the region.

DrDrewMikhael@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social · 2y ago

Please check out me talking on @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social #insidestory about the #lebanon ceasefire: www.aljazeera.com/program/insi...

I am kinda liking the calm before the storm here. Feels intimate.

And here's the video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfDg...

Could Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire lead to peace in Lebanon? | The Take

YouTube video by Al Jazeera English

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Justin Salhani@justinsalhani.bsky.social · 2y ago

I went on AJ’s ‘The Take’ to talk about the ceasefire between Lebanon/Hezbollah and Israel. It should come out tomorrow morning.

My latest dispatch from Beirut. Lebanese showed a cautious joy on Wednesday as thousands returned home www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11...

Lebanese see hope and beauty ahead in fragile ceasefire

Although the truce between Israel and Hezbollah is fragile, people in Lebanon are celebrating it.

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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...

The Take: Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire hold in Lebanon?

As a ceasefire is reached in Lebanon, the Israeli military intensifies its attacks across Gaza.

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Justin Salhani@justinsalhani.bsky.social · 2y ago

I went on AJ’s ‘The Take’ to talk about the ceasefire between Lebanon/Hezbollah and Israel. It should come out tomorrow morning.

Drops Sunday🎙️ Best selling Author, Broadcaster & Investigative Journalist @petergeoghegan.bsky.social ⁃ Balkan wars ⁃ Is the European project failing? ⁃ Democracy for sale🤔 ⁃ 🇺🇸Elections & Trump ⁃ Is mainstream media dying? bit.ly/2TSRANz

Please check out me talking on @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social #insidestory about the #lebanon ceasefire: www.aljazeera.com/program/insi...

Will the US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

Agreement ends more than a year of fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli military.

aljazeera.com

Framing matters. It’s not a “refugee crisis”, it’s a humanitarian crisis. Refugees don’t create the problem, inhumanity does.