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DrDrewMikhael

@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
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Practitioner, writer & commentator on conflict, displacement & peacebuilding.

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The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @timep.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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...
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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...
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The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @timep.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
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...
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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.
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Mai El-Sadany @maitelsadany.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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 @maitelsadany.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
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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The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @timep.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
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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The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @timep.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
This means so much, @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social. Thank you for the kind words and thank you for everything you bring to our team.
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Mai El-Sadany @maitelsadany.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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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The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @timep.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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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DrDrewMikhael @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
TIMEP is what other organisations aspire to be. Please consider
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Justin Salhani @justinsalhani.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
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.
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Justin Salhani @justinsalhani.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
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
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DrDrewMikhael @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
This is a wonderful and deeply dignified piece of work. All involved should be very proud.
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DrDrewMikhael @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
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.
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The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @timep.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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 @matnashed.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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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DrDrewMikhael @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
I am kinda liking the calm before the storm here. Feels intimate.
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Justin Salhani @justinsalhani.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
And here's the video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfDg...
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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 · 28/11/2024
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.
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Justin Salhani @justinsalhani.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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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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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sheikhyssj1.bsky.social @sheikhyssj1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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
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DrDrewMikhael @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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.
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Musa Okwonga @okwonga.bsky.social · 05/11/2024
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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