Research, analysis, and strategic advisory on the Middle East
I provide independent consulting on Middle East politics, political and security risk, militant propaganda, authoritarian governance, human rights, and Arabic-language research. My work combines regional expertise, primary-source analysis, and more than fifteen years of experience across academic, policy, research, and editorial institutions.
I support organizations that need rigorous analysis, reliable research, and clear assessments of complex political and security developments.
What I Offer
MENA Political Risk Analysis & Strategic Briefing
Country and issue-specific analysis of political instability, state institutions, conflict dynamics, civil-military relations, regulatory developments, and operational risk across the Middle East and North Africa. Read more →
Militant Propaganda and Extremism Briefings
Research and monitoring of militant grouups, propaganda campaigns, extremist narratives, recruitment strategies, and digital communication networks using primary sources and OSINT methods. Read more →
Translation & Editing
Arabic-English research, translation, substantive editing, terminology review, and editorial support for reports, policy publications, academic work, and institutional communications. Read more →
Selected Experience
My professional experience includes directing militant propaganda research at the University of Chicago’s Project on Security and Threats, leading human rights and governance research at Democracy for the Arab World Now, and managing regional research and editorial programs at the Atlantic Council, Freedom House, and the Arab Gulf States Institute. My editorial and translation work has also supported the Global Women’s Institute at George Washington University.
I have produced analysis and briefed policy audiences connected to the U.S. National Security Council, the European Union’s counterterrorism working group, international organizations, research institutions, and leading think tanks. My research and analysis have been published in or cited by Foreign Affairs, CNN, and other international media outlets.
I am also the founder and editor of Bulletin from the Shadows, an independent publication focused on militant propaganda, extremist narratives, and the strategic communication of armed groups.
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Who I Work With
I work with think tanks, research institutions, human rights organizations, intelligence and risk consultancies, media organizations, universities, policy teams, and companies operating in politically sensitive environments.
Engagements may include short research assignments, recurring analytical support, editorial projects, training programs, and longer-term advisory relationships.
Let’s Discuss Your Project
Contact me to discuss your research needs, analytical priorities, publication, training program, or advisory requirements.
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