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Sami Halabi
Director of Policy
Sami Halabi is the Director of Policy at Triangle and API. He is a policy journalist, researcher, and media specialist dedicated to promoting progressive policies through communications, advocacy, and policy development. Sami’s expertise lies in political economy dynamics, and he has a strong track record in applied research with international organizations, governments, and the private […]
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Nizar Ghanem
Director of Research
Nizar Ghanem is the Director of Research at Triangle and API, with more than a decade of experience in qualitative and quantitative research, economic development, governance and training. Nizar’s research portfolio includes designing and leading key research projects, needs assessments and baseline surveys for EU, USAID, NORAD, UNDP, UNICEF, ESCWA, and World Learning. Before founding […]
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Adam Chamseddine
Senior Policy Advisor
Adam Chamseddine is the Senior Policy Advisor at Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute, bringing over 10 years of experience in journalism and communications. Adam manages Arabic editorial content and ensures adherence to editorial standards. Prior to joining Badil, he served as an investigative journalist, uncovering corruption within Lebanon’s political establishment. His journalism career spans […]
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Spencer Osberg
Senior Editor
Spencer Osberg is the Senior Editor at Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute. His distinguished career includes more than 20 years working in journalism and policymaking in the Middle East. As founding Chief Editor of the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies, he played an essential role in building what is today Yemen’s leading research institute, […]
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John Milnes-Smith
Managing Editor
John is the Managing Editor of BADIL | The Alternative Policy Institute. He has spent his career working on a range of issues in security, governance, and justice. John previously managed the International Law Programme at Chatham House, overseeing research on human rights, conflict and the protection of civilians, and the governance of emerging technologies. […]
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Alexandros Chatzipanagiotou
Leads Graphics Officer
Alexandros Chatzipanagiotou is the Art Director at Triangle and API, where he specializes in transforming complex information into clear and accessible visual formats. Alexandros leads the company’s visual communications efforts, including graphic design, video editing, illustration, brand design, and advertising design. He excels in creating engaging social media content, designing knowledge products, and crafting compelling […]
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Giselle Jetti
Research Analyst
Giselle Jetti is a Research Analyst at Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute, with extensive experience in human rights and humanitarian law, specialising in armed conflict and conflict resolution. In her previous roles at The Duty Legacy and the Edinburgh International Justice Initiative, she analysed conflict dynamics, including the wars in Sudan and Gaza. She […]
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Dany Rachid
Junior Communications & Digital Media Officer
Dany Rachid is the Junior Digital Media and Communications Officer at Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute. Prior to joining Badil, he worked across the public and private sectors, supporting government institutions, state-owned enterprises, and private-sector organisations. His work has included developing communication strategies, digital content, and public-facing communications across a range of industries. Dany […]
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Moayad Hokan
Translator and Interpreter
Moayad Hokan is a Translator and Interpreter at Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute, specialising in transcribing and translating academic and journalistic content between English and Arabic. He is also a Research Assistant and Technical Writer, focusing on Middle East politics, armed conflict, and humanitarian crises. Moayad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Studies from […]
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Marwan Issa
Non-Resident Fellow
Marwan Issa is a Non-Resident Fellow at Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute, specialising in sociopolitical analysis with a focus on social movements, civil society, and political economy in the MENA region. He brings extensive experience in qualitative research, policy analysis, and advocacy, contributing to high-impact projects on human rights and working with organisations such […]
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John Bowlus
Non-Resident Fellow
John V. Bowlus is the Founder and Director of Energy Straits, an Istanbul-based advisory on midstream energy geopolitics across the Middle East and Eurasia. He also serves as Senior Advisor, Turkey at Horizon Engage. His research examines how transit corridors and pipeline politics have shaped energy security — from Cold War-era chokepoint crises to the […]
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Jonathan Cole
Non-Resident Fellow
Jonathan Cole is a Non-Resident Fellow at Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute and an Investigative Journalist at The New Arab. Previously, he was a Research Analyst at the Institute and worked with the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). He holds an MSc in Modern Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Oxford […]
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Souhaib Jawhar
Non-Resident Fellow
Souhaib Jawhar is a Lebanese journalist and researcher specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, with a particular focus on Lebanon and Syria. With over a decade of experience in reporting and analysing political developments across the region, he has contributed analytical articles to leading Arab and international platforms, including Sada (Carnegie), ORSAM Center for Studies, the […]
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Silvia Carenzi
Non-Resident Fellow
Silvia Carenzi is a researcher and analyst with almost ten years of experience working on issues at the intersection of peace, conflict, and security; political violence; and religious mobilization in Syria and the broader WANA region, grounded in field research. Her background spans the think tank and academic sectors. She holds a PhD in Transnational […]
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Salma Daoudi
Non-Resident Fellow
Salma Daoudi is a policy analyst specializing in human and health security in fragile and conflict-affected settings, with a specific focus on Syria and the wider West Asia and North Africa region. Her work explores how health systems, humanitarian aid, and early recovery operate in contexts of violence and political instability, and how these dynamics […]
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Courtney Phelps
Non-Resident Fellow
Courtney Phelps is a Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist with extensive experience leading rigorous research and analysis to influence equitable policy outcomes across the WANA region. Her work bridges feminist research methodologies with participatory approaches that elevate the voices of grassroots women’s groups and movements, ensuring their priorities inform decision-making and empowerment strategies. Courtney has […]
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Benjamin Fève
Research Analyst
Benjamin Fève is a Research Analyst at Triangle and a writer at API. He has extensive experience in research and analysis across the Middle East and Europe. At Triangle, Benjamin focuses on comprehensive research and analysis of Lebanese conflict dynamics and macroeconomic developments. He has authored numerous reports on Syria’s political economy, covering political, economic, […]
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Charles Lawrie
Energy and Environment Specialist
Charles Lawrie is an Energy and Environment Specialist at Triangle and a writer at API. Charles has led programmes at Triangle and provided technical advice for clients including the World Bank, Oxfam, Mercy Corps and the EU. He is currently pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Sussex, where his PhD dissertation examines Lebanon’s imported […]
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Editorial Staff
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