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
Director of Policy

Nizar Ghanem
Director of Research

Michael Huijer
Executive Editor

Spencer Osberg
Senior Editor

Adam Chamseddine
Senior Policy Advisor

Alexandros Chatzipanagiotou
Leads Graphics Officer

Perla Daou
Lead Communications Officer

Moayad Hokan
Translator and Interpreter

Nancy Ehrenberg-Peters
Research Analyst

Giselle Jetti
Research Analyst

Jonathan Cole
Non-Resident Fellow

Marwan Issa
Non-Resident Fellow