DrDrewMikhael
@drdrewmikhael.bsky.social
Practitioner, writer & commentator on conflict, displacement & peacebuilding.
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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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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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September 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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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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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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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July 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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...
timep.org/2025/06/17/t...
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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.
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...
timep.org/2025/06/17/t...
June 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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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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
🎉 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.
For their commitment to bringing about a better region and their impactful programming, we're deeply grateful.
May 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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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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...
Read more: timep.org/2025/05/14/o...
May 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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...
Read more: timep.org/2025/05/14/o...
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This means so much, @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social. Thank you for the kind words and thank you for everything you bring to our team.
December 31, 2024 at 2:45 PM
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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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.
💡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...
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...
January 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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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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.
January 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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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December 31, 2024 at 2:38 PM
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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.
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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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December 15, 2024 at 7:21 AM
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...
www.ft.com/content/455a...
This is a wonderful and deeply dignified piece of work. All involved should be very proud.
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
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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...
Voices from southern Lebanon
Destruction, loss and fear reign as Israel's war tore through Lebanon's south
interactive.aljazeera.com
December 2, 2024 at 9:15 AM
This is a wonderful and deeply dignified piece of work. All involved should be very proud.
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.
December 1, 2024 at 5:39 PM
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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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.
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November 28, 2024 at 10:21 PM
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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Great insights here by @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social . Recommend others to follow him for more sharp perspectives on Lebanon and the region.
November 28, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Great insights here by @drdrewmikhael.bsky.social . Recommend others to follow him for more sharp perspectives on Lebanon and the region.
I am kinda liking the calm before the storm here. Feels intimate.
November 28, 2024 at 5:35 PM
I am kinda liking the calm before the storm here. Feels intimate.
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November 28, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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My latest dispatch from Beirut.
Lebanese showed a cautious joy on Wednesday as thousands returned home
www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:56 PM
My latest dispatch from Beirut.
Lebanese showed a cautious joy on Wednesday as thousands returned home
www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11...
Lebanese showed a cautious joy on Wednesday as thousands returned home
www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11...
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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...
www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/202...
November 28, 2024 at 6:14 AM
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...
www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/202...
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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?
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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
November 28, 2024 at 12:14 PM
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
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.
www.aljazeera.com
November 28, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Please check out me talking on @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social #insidestory about the #lebanon ceasefire: www.aljazeera.com/program/insi...
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Framing matters. It’s not a “refugee crisis”, it’s a humanitarian crisis. Refugees don’t create the problem, inhumanity does.
November 5, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Framing matters. It’s not a “refugee crisis”, it’s a humanitarian crisis. Refugees don’t create the problem, inhumanity does.