Editorial Team

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]