Tahani Mustafa Senior Analyst, Palestine Please submit all media inquiries to [email protected] or call +32 (0) 2 536 00 71 Crisis Group Role As Crisis Group’s Senior Palestine Analyst, Tahani Mustafa works on issues including security and socio-political and legal governance in the West bank. Professional Background Tahani has a background in development and security governance in the Middle East, and has worked in academia and policy advocacy. Based between the UK, Jordan and Israel/Palestine, she holds a Ph.D in Politics and International Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Areas of Expertise Security governance Development Peace and Conflict Middle East Palestine Languages English Arabic In The News 9 Aug 2024 In terms of Hamas’ popularity, yes they are the de facto leaders of Palestinians, whether we like it or not. New York Times Tahani Mustafa Senior Analyst, Palestine 24 Jun 2024 It’s very unlikely Israel will allow any fully fledged civil entity to take over [in Gaza.] At best we’re looking at dysfunctional governance run by aid organizations. Wall Street Journal Tahani Mustafa Senior Analyst, Palestine 1 Feb 2024 Younger generations [of Palestinians] … have been swayed towards armed resistance because they feel like conciliatory politics or diplomacy doesn't work with Israel. The National Tahani Mustafa Senior Analyst, Palestine Latest Updates Event Recording / Middle East & North Africa 26 June 2024 Ceasefire in Gaza: What’s New and What’s Next? Podcast / Middle East & North Africa 13 January 2024 A New Phase in the War in Gaza? Event Recording / Middle East & North Africa 20 December 2023 The Latest Round in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Op-Ed / Middle East & North Africa 07 December 2023 أي محاولة لإدارة غزّة على غرار الضفة الغربية ستفشل؛ أمّا حماس فستستفيد Also available in English Commentary / Middle East & North Africa 14 April 2022 أثر الغزو الروسي لأوكرانيا على الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا Also available in English Podcast / Middle East & North Africa 20 May 2021 Another War: Views from Israel/Palestine Load more