Publications
Explore an archive of Hafed Al-Ghwell’s publications, ranging from academic papers to opinion pieces and columns. The archive spans Hafed’s contributions to the fields of Middle Eastern and North African studies, particularly in the fields of security, migration, energy, sustainability, and the nuanced dynamics of US and EU foreign policies in relation to the region.
Libya-Israel fiasco highlights Washington’s misguided approach
A clandestine meeting between Libya and Israel's foreign ministers, intended to signal formal engagement, instead triggered protests and political turmoil in Libya, undermining US strategic ambitions in the region.
Al Sudani’s war on corruption in Iraq is an uphill struggle
Since assuming the presidency, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has made anti-corruption a priority in Iraq, but progress remains sluggish due to entrenched corruption within the power-sharing system. Despite massive oil wealth, corruption persists in all sectors…
Europe’s strategic negligence in the Mediterranean
The EU's response to irregular migration in the Mediterranean, focused on security rather than humane interventions, has exacerbated the crisis, leading to tragic consequences and rising anti-immigrant sentiments.
Europe’s unforced errors in the Maghreb
The EU's historical engagement with the Maghreb faces challenges due to missteps, lack of unified policy, and shifting global priorities. Issues such as Libya's instability and Algeria-Morocco tensions further highlight the EU's struggle to influence…
US must avoid the mistakes of the past in Africa
The US is relegating itself to a back seat in Africa rather than pursuing a coherent policy to safeguard its professed ideals better. In the past few decades, the US has mostly prioritized counterterrorism operations in conjunction with humanitarian interventions, albeit limited.