Sanam Vakil صنم وكىل
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Director of @ch_menap working on both sides of the Gulf & teaching Middle East politics @SAISHopkins
London, England
Joined May 2013
“Although Oct 7 has not yet reversed all the regional currents favoring de-escalation, time may be running out" My piece with @dassakaye on the case for a Middle East activism on Gaza and beyond https://t.co/q6l2QoNyhY via @ForeignAffairs
foreignaffairs.com
The path to a post-American regional order.
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🎙️| How to advance Trump’s Gaza plan from magical thinking to lasting peace @SanamVakil, Marc Weller & @farrellreporter join @bronwenmaddox to discuss the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Listen ⤵️ Apple: https://t.co/pK4KBlpZvF Spotify: https://t.co/l9vvs3IbJ7
https://t.co/OdbGJEYiyg
chathamhouse.org
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is now underway, but the long-term challenges facing Gaza are vast. Our experts discuss the steps needed to secure peace.
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Important piece on Israeli expansion in the West Bank
foreignpolicy.com
If Trump wants peace, he must block Israel’s annexationist policies.
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Youth-led unrest exposes cracks in Morocco's economic model -
reuters.com
Youth-led unrest that spread across Morocco last week revealed deep-seated anger over poverty and public services behind a storyline of ambitious infrastructure projects and modern stadiums opening...
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'Trump's accomplishment in bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza is welcome. But without diplomatic engagement, a cornered and wounded Iran could undermine longer term peace.' Read the new analysis by @SanamVakil ⤵️ https://t.co/EPJYSZlTlf
chathamhouse.org
The president’s accomplishment in bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza is welcome. But without diplomatic engagement, a cornered and wounded Iran could undermine longer term peace.
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With the return of hostages, the illusion of ‘total victory’ has passed, and Netanyahu’s position has changed dramatically. But how likely is it that he loses his grip on power? Read the new analysis by @KseniaSvetlova ⤵️ https://t.co/EA9SjwlOYM
chathamhouse.org
With the return of hostages, the illusion of ‘total victory’ has passed. Calls for elections in Israel may grow, but Netanyahu will be keen to delay.
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‘There’s little hope unless the root causes are addressed,’ says @YMekelberg via @theipaper, discussing whether peace in Gaza will last. https://t.co/aRdsYoQOCl
inews.co.uk
There is a real chance that at least the daily horrors in Gaza over the past two years have come to an end
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Event | Will Iran rearm or reform? War, nuclear standoff, and shaken alliances @vali_nasr joins @SanamVakil and @cornishft (@FT) to discuss 🇮🇷's position in the Middle East following the war with Israel. Date📅: Today Time⌚️: 12:00 Find out more⤵️ https://t.co/fct5vpfTXl
chathamhouse.org
Following direct conflict with Israel and a renewed nuclear standoff with the US, experts assess how Iran is recalibrating after devastating blows to its proxies and homeland.
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Netanyahu kicking off his next campaign with Trump by his side
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “The years ahead will be a time of peace.” 🕊️
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'President Trump hopefully will be laying out what the pathway ahead really looks like, because there are some thorny issues, from governance to security to rebuilding Gaza, that need to be laid out.' @SanamVakil speaks to @CNN ahead of Trump addressing the Knesset.
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this is another rare ‘Goodwill begets goodwill moment’ for US and Iran
In a meeting this afternoon, Iran's President @drpezeshkian will decide whether to participate in the Gaza meeting in Egypt, Fars News Agency reported.
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Great to join @londonvinjamuri and @dbyman @ChicagoCouncil to discuss the Israel Hamas deal and what comes next 👇
A recording of our discussion today with @SanamVakil and @dbyman Rapid Response Live Stream: Israel-Hamas Phase One Deal | @ChicagoCouncil on Global Affairs
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After two years of bloodshed, an end to the war in Gaza may be in sight. Join @londonvinjamuri, @SanamVakil, and @dbyman as they unpack the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and the challenges ahead. Tune in to the live stream at 3 p.m. CT today ➡️ https://t.co/TUWI2FoCAs
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While @PahlaviReza speaks of democracy and freedom of expression in English at public conferences, his supporters threaten journalists in Persian with execution, assassination, and death. This is the true face of the monarchical rule that Pahlavi promises.
حتی خمینی هم زمانی که به‌قدرت نرسیده بود، از دموکراسی و آزادی بیان و «مارکسیست‌ها هم در ابراز عقاید آزادند» حرف می‌زد. این حکومتی‌ست که طرفداران پهلوی به مردم ایران وعده می‌دهند: چوبه‌های دار، «مثل سوئد، مثل نروژ». پهلوی هم زبان به کام گرفته چون پایه‌ی رأیش همین اوباشند و لاغیر.
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Good to join @DavidMakovsky @LawDavF @DAaronovitch and @Rushdibbc on @bbc The Briefing Room to discuss 'Will the Gaza peace plan work?'
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Egypt is crucial to Trump’s Gaza plan. But the plan also raises significant security concerns for Egypt – not least that Egypt could be sucked into a prolonged commitment without sufficient support from other countries, writes @DavidCButter. https://t.co/VEPcbdR8Sn
chathamhouse.org
Egypt wants to lock in a long-term commitment from other countries to ensure it is not left to secure Gaza alone.
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🧵 A few sleep-deprived thoughts on the Gaza ceasefire: 1) Start w/the obvious: a long-overdue relief. Should all be glad it was agreed, hope it lasts. 2) Turns out—who knew?—that an American president can get things done if he's serious about it. So many missed opportunities.
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'Our alliance, the Reconstruction & Development Coalition, is being well received & has clear popularity that qualifies us to win the largest number of seats in the upcoming election.' Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani's remarks for the 2025 #IraqInitiative conference.
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🎥 Webinar recording: Egypt’s response to regional conflicts and competition @DavidCButter, @mmabrouk and Dr Amr Salah assess how Egypt is navigating a shifting regional order in a virtual discussion moderated by @el_khawaga. https://t.co/22MtpqrDmn
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'The growth of Houthi power beyond Yemen’s borders has been made possible by their consolidation of power at home, in part thanks to support from Iran. The group has, in practice, won the war in Yemen,' write @thomasjuneau & @almuslimi via @amwajmedia. https://t.co/fVlz22F2QI
amwaj.media
Two decades ago, the Ansarullah movement—better known as the Houthis—was a rebel group in northwest Yemen, barely known outside their country, fighting a limited war against the central government in...
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'European attempts to stem migration at the source have helped entrench some of the very actors in Libya who have frustrated mediation efforts in the country,' writes Tim Eaton (@el_khawaga). https://t.co/f6kV3EMdEn
chathamhouse.org
A political, as well as a criminal justice based approach, is required for an effective UK policy.
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