Who We Are

About Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute

Badil | The Alternative Policy Institute (API) is a pioneering think tank and media outlet that combines analytical depth with investigative insight. API’s work challenges the status quo, offering alternative narratives through in-depth research, engaging policy solutions, and compelling storytelling. With a focus that extends beyond policy experts, the institute represents Global South perspectives through an integrated counter-narrative approach, empowering citizens and communities with the knowledge and tools to shape their own futures.

Team

API consists of a global team of journalists, editors, researchers, analysts, designers, communicators and, above all, people who believe in progressive change.

Sami Halabi

Sami Halabi

Director of Policy

Nizar Ghanem

Nizar Ghanem

Director of Research

Michael Huijer

Michael Huijer

Executive Editor

Spencer Osberg

Spencer Osberg

Senior Editor

Adam Chamseddine

Adam Chamseddine

Senior Policy Advisor

Alexandros Chatzipanagiotou

Alexandros Chatzipanagiotou

Leads Graphics Officer

Perla Daou 

Perla Daou 

Lead Communications Officer

Moayad Hokan

Moayad Hokan

Translator and Interpreter

Nancy Ehrenberg-Peters

Nancy Ehrenberg-Peters

Research Analyst

Giselle Jetti

Giselle Jetti

Research Analyst

Funded by:

European Endowment for Democracy
Porticus
Open Society Foundations
International Media Support