About Hafed Al-Ghwell
Hafed Al-Ghwell, Senior Fellow and Executive Director of the North Africa Initiative at the SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins University and Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center of Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, is an expert in international relations and geopolitical analysis with a focus on the North African countries of Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, and Mauritania.
Career
His career began at the International Monetary Fund in the 1980s, followed by nearly two decades at the World Bank, culminating in his role as Advisor to the Dean of the Board of Executive Directors until the end of 2015.
He then went on to serve as a Senior Advisor at Maxwell Stamp, specialising in Middle Eastern political, economic, and social issues, along with a Senior Advisory position at Oxford Analytica, where he contributed to global risk consultancy.
He also has experience in other think tank organizations, having been a Senior Nonresident Fellow at the Atlantic Council and a board member of the National Council on the US–Libya Relations and NH & Associates.
Additionally, Hafed has served as a Director of External Affairs and Communication at the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government.
Education
Hafed Al-Ghwell is an alumnus of George Washington University, Harvard University, and Stanford University. He also holds numerous accreditations from the World Bank Group's management executive programs, focusing on public policy and global economic development.
Contributions to Middle Eastern and North African Studies
Hafed Al-Ghwell's contributions to the study of the Middle East and North Africa cover critical areas such as security, migration, energy and sustainability, and US and EU foreign policy through a Middle Eastern and North African lens.
His ongoing research provides vital insights into the security challenges facing the region, from internal conflicts to international interventions, and offers solutions grounded in regional understanding. His research is frequently published by Arab News and the SAIS Review.
Hafed Al-Ghwell is also a prolific commentator and widely published columnist who provides audiences with an in-depth analysis and understanding of the complexities of the Middle Eastern and North African region.
His opinions and comments are featured in print publications like the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, VOA News, and many others. He brings a unique perspective to the discourse on Middle East and North Africa affairs, positioning himself as a sought-after analyst in Washington, D.C.'s policy and consultancy circuit. Furthermore, He is a familiar face on international news channels such as Al Jazeera, BBC Arabic, NPR, France 24, and various Middle East TV and radio stations.
