Micha Tobia

Syrian authorities must immediately halt all acts of violence without committing further abuses, investigate and hold to account all perpetrators, and take tangible steps that meaningfully deliver on a "Syria for all Syrians." Israel must stop all incursions and attacks.

With great alarm, we at TIMEP are monitoring the harrowing accounts of violence in Suwayda, Syria that has killed civilians, displaced people from their homes, and exacerbated sectarian tensions at a deeply sensitive moment.

First and foremost, we hold the victims in our hearts.

🔔 Join us on Thursday, June 26 at 11 am EST for an event exploring the recent Lebanese municipal elections and what the results tell us in the lead up to the 2026 parliamentary elections, featuring Ali Mourad, Soha Mneimneh, ‪@alaasayeg.bsky.social‬, and Jean Kassir.

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"By exporting the task of migration control to neighboring states without addressing the root causes of economic vulnerability, the EU has not only entrenched informality but also amplified the very conditions that drive migration in the first place"
@jasminldiab.bsky.social for @timep.bsky.social ⬇️

🔔 Join TIMEP on Thurs, May 29 at 10 am EST for a virtual event exploring the prospects for political & economic reconstruction and reform in Lebanon, featuring Ali Noureddeen, Lama Karamé, @jasminldiab.bsky.social, Nizar Ghanem, moderated by Nadine Kheshen.

Register here: timep.org/2025/05/22/t...

🎉 TIMEP is thrilled to announce the members of its 2025-2026 Nonresident Fellowship cohort: @justinsalhani.bsky.social, Ahmad Helmi, @shehh.bsky.social, Samy Akil, Mahitab Mahgoub, Iyed Hamadi, Sarah Hamza, Jean Kassir, Lina Ghoutouk, Dina Kamel, and Lina Marwan.

"Beyond lavish praise, Trump’s remarks confirm a much more important takeaway: that his admiration for particular individuals also translates into policy influence"

@timep.bsky.social's @maitelsadany.bsky.social on Trump's speech in Riyadh and some of the things to watch out for in the near future.

From Jawhara on X:

“El-Fasher was once regarded as a cosmopolitan hub: a capital of the Keira dynasty, a caravan center, and a pivotal stop on the trade route between West & North Africa.
Now, new horrors unfold everyday, wiping out all that was of value in a place that was once called home.”

Through the Bassem Sabry Fellowship, TIMEP is privileged to invest in the next generation of changemakers who carry forward his vision.

We invite you to learn more about Bassem, his critical work and legacy, and the fellowship honoring his memory: timep.org/bassem-sabry...

We remember the late Bassem Sabry today, 11 years since his passing, and honor the legacy of a political writer and tireless advocate for pluralism, dignity, and democratic values during and after Egypt’s 2011 revolution.

His thoughtful voice is missed now more than ever.

New Horrors Unfold in Darfur as Sudan War Hits Two-Year Mark A deadly assault by the Rapid Support Forces on Zamzam camp in North Darfur may mark a turning point in the war in Sudan.

"The latest attack, and the many stories and images emerging from the Zamzam camp, bring back some of the darkest memories from the 2003 genocide in Darfur"

Read @timep.bsky.social's nonresident fellow Jawhara Kanu's piece about the RSF's latest massacre in Sudan's largest camp for displaced people

Sudan’s Counterrevolutionary War: The Systematic Targeting of Pro-Democracy Activists The war in Sudan is not only a power struggle between military factions, but also an attempt at silencing those who dare envision a different future for Sudan—one rooted in democracy and justice.

"The systematic and persistent targeting of pro-democracy actors is a defining feature of Sudan’s war, exposing its deeper nature as a counterrevolution against Sudan’s democratic aspirations"
A must-read by @timep.bsky.social former nonresident fellow @hamidmkk.bsky.social timep.org/2025/04/15/s...

🧵🇸🇩 Today April 15 marks two years since the war in Sudan began, claiming the lives of 150,000 and displacing 12 million from their homes.

On this painful anniversary, we stand with Sudanese civilians and we encourage our readers to learn more.

Here are five things you can start with.

"There is pressure the United States can exert over the external actors that are providing arms to both actors to end the war. The US has strong defense partnerships with the UAE, Egypt, and others" says @miketheidealist.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXlP... #TIMEPEvents

Looking at the prospects for bringing the war in Sudan to an end, @dalliasd.bsky.social says that the only way for that to happen is "if the [external] backers of both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces are made to do so." www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXlP... #TIMEPEvents

Following US foreign assistance cuts, @miketheidealist.bsky.social explains that we've seen "many organizations on the ground -- international organizations, Sudanese-led orgs, and Emergency Response Rooms -- having to pull back, not being able to provide as much food, as much medical care."

"Civil society actors, especially in the diaspora, have a role to play. We must firmly stand against the war and impunity. This including condemning violence against civilians committed by both parties." @mohanedelnour.bsky.social adds importance of supporting those documenting on the ground.

"Sudan has been called the worst displacement, humanitarian, education, and hunger crisis in the world. There are multiple issues happening at the same time, all of which need support," explains @miketheidealist.bsky.social on the extent of the war's impact on civilians. #TIMEPEvents

"Civil society is our best hope...All past negotiations have excluded civil society and have only included them on humanitarian issues. Civil society needs to be involved in the political process, in peace negotiations, in peacebuilding," says @dalliasd.bsky.social. #TIMEPEvents

"Victims are far from justice. Impunity encourages more impunity. This war is built on the back of impunity," explains @mohanedelnour.bsky.social reflecting on the history of abuses in Sudan continuing today. "This is a war on civilians. Both SAF & RSF have failed to comply with intl law."

Even if reach a resolution to the war in Sudan, @dalliasd.bsky.social explains: "The fallout will continue to reverberate for a long time. So how do we as Sudanese society and civil society and political actors work to combat this? We need to be prepared for what happens next." #TIMEPEvents

We're getting started with today's event: "The War in Sudan: Two Years On," featuring @mohanedelnour.bsky.social, @miketheidealist.bsky.social, and @dalliasd.bsky.social, moderated by Magdi Amin.

Tune in LIVE here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXlP... #TIMEPEvents

The Lebanese Banking Lobby and the Campaigns Against Reformist Voices Lebanon’s banking lobby ramped up smear campaigns to silence reformists and secure control over key financial appointments.

From Lebanon: For @timep.bsky.social, Ali Noureddeen wrote a piece about the coordinated defamatory campaign against independent media outlets Megaphone & Daraj, and the country's banking lobby's efforts to distract the general public from needed financial & econ reforms

timep.org/2025/04/09/t...

🎉Congratulations to our brilliant colleague @michatobia.bsky.social who has been promoted to Editorial Director!

Under Micha's vision and leadership, the institute has cultivated a platform to ensure that MENA's most compelling voices reach decision-makers globally timep.org/author/mtobia/

EU Reset in Syria: A Second Chance for Stability in the Middle East The EU must adopt a clear, long-term strategy for Syria to ensure stability and counter disruptive actors.

New article with @timep.bsky.social on EU's Syria policy.

The EU’s approach is cautiously optimistic. While the transition holds great potential, it’s a challenging road ahead—one the EU can navigate by learning from its experience in Libya.

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🚨Last day to apply! Applications for TIMEP’s Summer 2025 Internships close today, April 7.

This summer, the Institute is hosting three internship programs:

⭐️ Advocacy
⭐️ Legal
⭐️ Editorial

Learn more info about each position here: timep.org/internships/

EU Reset in Syria: A Second Chance for Stability in the Middle East The EU must adopt a clear, long-term strategy for Syria to ensure stability and counter disruptive actors.

"While EU leaders profess their commitment to supporting Syria's recovery, emphasizing the importance of political inclusion, economic reconstruction, the role of civil society & accountability, it remains to be seen whether they can follow through"

@husseinbaoumi.bsky.social for @timep.bsky.social

Policy Paper: Sudanese Priorities for a US-Sudan Policy Agenda April 15, 2025 marks two years since the war in Sudan began. The conflict, which broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in 2023, has claimed the lives of ...

Sudanese civilians have a roadmap for ending the war and stabilizing their country’s future.

This is why @timep.bsky.social brought Sudanese experts together to discuss developments on the ground and to put forward recommendations, all summarized in this policy paper: timep.org/2025/04/01/r...

🧵🇸🇩 On April 15, we'll be marking 2 years since the war in Sudan began as a power struggle between SAF and RSF, leaving civilians caught in the middle. Sudan is now the world's largest humanitarian crisis, the world's largest displacement crisis, and the world's worst hunger crisis (1)