Hafed Al-Ghwell is an international relations and geopolitical analyst known for his expertise in the political economies of North Africa and the Middle East.

He is a Senior Fellow and Executive Director of the North Africa Initiative at the SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins University and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center of Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, and has previously held senior roles in the World Bank and IMF.


With an extensive knowledge of the political economies of North Africa and the Middle East, government affairs, international relations, and geostrategic risks, he is a go-to commentator for the region and is frequently featured on major international media outlets.

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Can Tunisia’s youth resist the resurgence of authoritarianism?
Can Tunisia’s youth resist the resurgence of authoritarianism?

A decade after the Arab Spring, Tunisia’s youth face an authoritarian resurgence, as democratic aspirations wane amid economic hardship and centralized power. The frustration fueling protests highlights a disillusionment with Tunisia's political…

Decision time for the EU’s strategy on migration
Decision time for the EU’s strategy on migration

The EU’s ambitious plans to curb irregular migration from North Africa face mounting challenges as key partners Egypt and Tunisia hesitate to deepen cooperation on border controls and migrant returns.

Alarm bells are sounding over next great ‘debt-quake’
Alarm bells are sounding over next great ‘debt-quake’

A looming public debt crisis, exacerbated by post-pandemic recovery, geopolitical tensions, and the need for climate adaptation, threatens to reshape the global financial landscape.

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    Friday, October 18 2024

    Washington D.C.

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    Thursday, 16 May 2024
    Washington, D.C.

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    Thursday, March 14 2024
    Washington, D.C.

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