Chairman of the board of Al Jazeera Media Network
Sheikh Hamad is one of the most influential players in the Arab media world.
After working in several positions in Qatar’s Ministry of Information and Culture in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the young, new leaders of the country decided to abolish this ministry and think globally.
Sheikh Hamad was tasked with founding the project that eventually produced Al Jazeera in November 1996. He was appointed Chairman of the Board of Al Jazeera Satellite Channel that year.
Ten years later, in the prelude to the launch of Al Jazeera English in 2006, the company renamed itself to be Al Jazeera Media Network.
Today, his purview encompasses all of the channels under the Al Jazeera umbrella, in addition to the leadership of the Qatar Media Corporation.
Sheikh Hamad holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Qatar University (1987).
Acting Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network
Prior to his current position, Souag had held various positions within the network, including Managing Director of Al Jazeera News Channel (Arabic), Director of News of Al Jazeera News Channel (Arabic), Advisor to His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani and Chairman of the Board for Al Jazeera Media Network. He also served as Director of Al Jazeera Centre for Studies and chief of the network’s London bureau. Before joining Al Jazeera Media Network, he worked at the BBC World Service as well as MBC.
Souag has a PhD in literary studies, and was a professor of literary theory at the University of Algiers until 1993, when he pivoted to journalism and media.
Director of Al Jazeera Centre for Studies
Al Khalil holds a PhD in political science with a specialization in political geography, and a master’s degree in political science with a focus on constitutional law. He completed his undergraduate studies with a bachelor’s degree in public law, specializing in international relations, and earned a diploma in public legal studies from the University of Nouakchott.
Al Khalil’s journalistic career began in Mauritania in 1989 and continued in Qatar from 1997. Initially, he worked as a journalist and later assumed the role of Head of the Political Section at Al-Sharq. He then joined Al Jazeera Media Network as part of the team responsible for establishing its website in mid-May 2000. Over the years, he progressed within the network, serving as Managing Editor in June 2001, then as Deputy Editor-in-Chief, and eventually as Editor-in-Chief in early June 2010. In January 2018, he was appointed Director of Al Jazeera Centre for Studies.
Besides his extensive journalistic background, Al Khalil boasts academic, training and consultancy experience in the fields of journalism and political science. His expertise encompasses online journalism, editorial work, and the establishment and management of media institutions. Additionally, he offers training and consultancy services in international relations and political geography, particularly on the Arab world and West Africa. He has conducted numerous courses at Al Jazeera Media Institute since its inception.
General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI)
A Palestinian physician, writer, and political activist, Barghouti is an advocate of popular resistance and has contributed to the establishment of several civil society institutions. He held various positions, including Minister of Information in the National Unity Government in 2007. He founded and has managed the Health, Development Information and Policy Institute since 1989. He was also a member of the Palestinian delegation at the Madrid Peace Conference in 1991. In 1992, he established a programme to employ Palestinian deportees from Kuwait and the Gulf and accommodate the unemployed in Palestinian institutions. Additionally, he played a role in the establishment of the National Committee for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled.
Elected as a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, Barghouti emerged as the runner-up in the 2005 presidential elections. His dedication to peace earned him a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010.
President of Al Sharq Forum
Khanfar is also the former Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network, and board member of the International Crisis Group and the Board of Directors of the International Editors Network.
Recognised by Foreign Policy as one of the top 100 global thinkers in 2011, Khanfar is renowned for his innovative approaches to institutional management. Beginning his career with Al Jazeera News Channel in 1997, he reported from various countries and conflict zones, including South Africa, Afghanistan and Iraq. Moving to Doha in 2003, he assumed the role of channel director, overseeing its transformation into a global media network.
Khanfar has authored numerous published studies and articles, along with two books: Ar-Rabi’ al-Awwal: Qira’ah Siyasiyah wa Istratiyjiyah fi as-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah (Arabic: The First Spring: A Political and Strategic Reading of the Prophet’s Biography) and Fi Diyafat an-Nabi (Arabic: In the Prophet’s Hospitality).
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Al-Aqaba University of Technology
Al-Anani is also an economic and political advisor. He has served as a Minister in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan of Industry, Trade and Supply; Labour; Tourism; Prime Ministry Affairs; Information; and Foreign Affairs. Additionally, he served twice as Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and as the head of the Economic Ministerial Team. He also held the position of Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court.
Al Anani has published dozens of research papers and authored five books. He earned a PhD in economics from the University of Georgia in the United States. He has lectured at numerous universities in Jordan, the Arab world and globally, and has taught at several Jordanian, Arab and American universities.
Director of the European Centre for Palestine Studies at the University of Exeter
Pappe is a historian and professor at the College of Social Sciences and International Studies at the University of Exeter and the deputy director of the Exeter Centre for Ethno-Political Studies. He obtained his PhD from the University of Oxford in 1984 and taught at the University of Haifa until 2006, when he was forced to leave due to his political activism.
His research interests focus on Palestinian studies, and he has authored around twenty books, including The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories, Ten Myths About Israel, The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, The Modern Middle East, and A History of Modern Palestine: One Land, Two Peoples.
Head of the History Department at the Arab Academic Institute at the Beit Berl Academic College
Mustafa is also the Director of the Graduate Students Support Programme, Mada al-Carmel, the Arab Center for Applied Social Research in Haifa. He holds a PhD from the University of Haifa’s School of Political Sciences, as well as a master’s degree in political science and history and bachelor’s degree in political science and Middle East history from the same university.
Mustafa served as a visiting researcher at the Centre of Islamic Studies at the University of Cambridge, and at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in Doha. He specialises in Palestinian politics, Israeli politics, democracy, political systems and political Islam in the Arab world. He has published articles, studies and books on these issues in numerous academic journals in Arabic, English and Hebrew.
Professor of Palestinian Studies and Director-General of the Zaitouna Centre for Studies
In addition to his position at the Zaitouna Centre for Studies, Saleh has been a scientific advisor to the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Council at the University of Tripoli, Lebanon, since 2019. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He was awarded the Bait al-Maqdis Award for Young Muslim Scholars in 1997 and the Excellence in Teaching Award by IIUM in 2002.
Saleh has authored 16 books on the Palestinian cause, edited over 105 volumes and books, contributed 21 chapters in academic books, and served as the scientific editor for some of the most prominent sources of Palestinian information and studies, such as The Palestinian Strategic Report (12 volumes, 2005-2021), The Palestine Documents (7 volumes, 2005-2011), and The Palestine Daily Chronicle (9 volumes, 2014-2022).
Moreover, Saleh has participated in dozens of local and international conferences and is a frequent contributor, especially on Palestinian affairs, to prominent newspapers and news websites. He has engaged in hundreds of television, radio, and press interviews.
Founder and Chairman of the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor and Professor of Law and Finance
Abdu has served as a project and investment coordinator for the World Bank and other internationally funded projects addressing the financial sector and the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territories. He is also founder and co-founder of many other initiatives and organisations.
He holds an MBA in finance from the University of Jordan as well as an MReS and a PhD in law and finance from Manchester Metropolitan University. He has lectured in various fields such as corporate governance, financial management, financial markets and business law at a number of Middle Eastern universities.
Abdu’s research interests include human rights issues, refugees, migration, international aid to developing countries, and economic cooperation between the European Union and the Middle East and North Africa region.
Professor of Political Science at Kuwait University
Al Shayji holds a PhD in political science from the University of Texas at Austin. He served as counsellor and head of the Kuwaiti Information and Media Bureau at the Kuwaiti Embassy in Lebanon from 2001 to 2004. He was also a member of the advisory board of the committee tasked with drafting a comprehensive national security strategy at the Kuwaiti Government’s Bureau of National Security from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, Al Shayji led the American Studies Unit at Kuwait University from 2007 to 2009 and later served as a special advisor to the Speaker of the Kuwaiti Parliament, the Foreign Relations Committee, the committee investigating the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and the committee for Kuwaiti prisoners of war and hostages in Iraq (1992–1996). He is an expert in US political affairs, GCC security, and political development, and has published extensively in these domains.
Professor of International Affairs at Qatar University and the University of Jordan
Barari holds a PhD in international relations from the University of Durham. He later served as a Senior Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., and taught at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Yale University. Barari has published numerous books in both English and Arabic, as well as over 50 peer-reviewed research papers in the field of Middle East international relations.
Shinqiti is also a researcher specialising in Islamic thought, religious reform, and the history of sects in Muslim societies. He also served as a professor of political ethics at the Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Faculty of Islamic Studies. Shinqiti holds a PhD in the history of religion from Texas Tech University, where his dissertation focused on the Crusades’ impact on Sunni-Shi’a relations. His books and articles have been translated and republished in various languages, including Turkish, Albanian, Bosnian, and Persian. He is a regular contributor to Al Jazeera Channel and Al Jazeera Net, where he has published hundreds of articles in both Arabic and English.
Professor of Political Science at Cairo University
Abdel Fattah is Vice President of the Centre for Islamic Thought and Contemporary Studies, and has managed several research centres, including the Centre for Political Research & Studies at Cairo University and the Centre for Good Governance and Public Policies at Qatar Foundation. He has also supervised numerous research projects, such as the Democratic Transition Project at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, the Encyclopaedia of Islamic Terminology: Foundations and Regulations, and the Encyclopaedia of Building Islamic Concepts: Grounding and Implementation at the Centre for Islamic Thought and Contemporary Studies.
Abdel Fattah has published dozens of books, including Binaa al-Mafahim: Dirasa Ma’rifiah wa Namadhij Tatbeeqiya (Arabic: Building Concepts: A Cognitive Study and Applicable Models), Madkhal fi Dirasat at-Turath al-Islami (Arabic: An Introduction to the Study of Islamic Heritage), Al-Harakat al-Islamiya wad-Dimuqratiya: Dirasat fi al-Fikr wal-Mumarasa (Arabic: Islamic and Democratic Movements: Studies in Thought and Practice), and An-Nadhariya as-Siyasiya min Mandhur Hadhari (Arabic: Political Theory from a Civilizational Perspective).
Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center
Sager holds a PhD in international relations from Lancaster University and a master’s degree in politics from Kent University. He was a visiting professor at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and Osaka University. Additionally, he is a member of various Saudi, Arab, and international councils, advisory and academic committees, institutes, and research centres, including the Board of Trustees of the King Abdulaziz Centre for National Dialogue and the Advisory Board of the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance. He is also the editor-in-chief of Araa, a monthly Arabic-language magazine on Gulf affairs, and The Gulf Yearbook. His most prominent works include Combating Violence & Terrorism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, A Case for a GCC Political & Economic Strategy Toward Post-War Iraq, and Arab Peace Force.
Secretary General of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations in Iran and Professor
Araghchi has held several positions, including Chief Negotiator for the Iranian delegation in the nuclear file, Political Deputy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Iranian Ambassador to Japan and Finland, Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Director of Turkish Cultural Center (Yunus Emre) in Qatar
Uysal is a professor of international relations and political sociologist with a keen interest in studying Arab affairs, Arab-Turkish relations and cultural diplomacy. He earned his master’s and doctoral degrees from Southern Illinois University. In 2010, he resided in Egypt as a research fellow at the American University in Cairo (AUC). One of his prominent publications is a book entitled, Devrim Öncesi ve Sonrasında Mısır’da Türkiye İmajı (Turkey’s Image in Egypt before and after the Revolution) (2016). He has edited several books on Arab affairs and Turkish-Arab relations, with the latest being Arab-Turkish Relations: Political and Diplomatic Milestones of 1200 Years (2023). Moreover, Uysal has coordinated several Arab-Turkish Congresses of Social Sciences (ATCOSS) since 2010 and is committed to fostering academic cooperation between Turkey and the Arab world.
Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Middle East Eye
Hearst is also a commentator and speaker on the Middle East region. He served as The Guardian‘s foreign leader writer and worked as a correspondent in Russia, Europe, and Belfast. Additionally, he served as an education correspondent for The Scotsman and contributed to publications such as The Christian Science Monitor, The Irish Times, the St. Petersburg Times in Florida, Newsday, The San Francisco Chronicle, and The Daily Star in Lebanon. He studied at Oxford University and the American University of Beirut. Furthermore, he has authored several books, including Sadat and The Gun and the Olive Branch.
Advisor at the Russian Council for International Affairs
Suponina is also the Former Director of the Middle East Centre in Russia. She earned her PhD from the Department of History of Philosophy at the Russian Friendship University in Moscow. She commenced her career as a correspondent and later an observer for Novoye Vremya and Vremya Novostei. Subsequently, she held the position of Head of the International Desk at Vremya Novostei and Moscow News (2002-2011). Her research focuses on contemporary Middle Eastern and Asian issues, Russia’s cooperation with regional countries, and international mediation in Middle Eastern affairs.
Suponina has conducted interviews with prominent leaders, including those of most Arab countries and Israel. She has received international and Russian awards for her outstanding publications, particularly in the areas of Islam in Russia, Russian-Iraq cooperation and Russian-Arab cooperation in oil and gas. She has authored numerous research books and papers, as well as thousands of newspaper and magazine articles. Additionally, she frequently provides commentary for various Russian, Western and Arab television channels and radio stations.
Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Johns Hopkins University
Al-Anani has held positions as a senior researcher at the Middle East Institute, a researcher at Durham University in Britain, and a visiting researcher at the Brookings Institution in Washington. He has authored several books in both English and Arabic, including: Inside the Muslim Brotherhood: Religion, Identity, and Politics; Elections and Democratization in the Middle East; and Al-Ikhwan al-Muslimun fi Misr: Shaikhukhat Tasar’u az-Zaman (Arabic: The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt: Gerontocracy Fighting against Time).
Professor of International Affairs at Qatar University
Diabat earned his PhD in international relations in 2007 from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. He worked at the Institute of Oriental and Asian Studies at the University of Bonn from 2008 to 2010. In 2010, he joined Yarmouk University in Jordan where he lectured until 2021, also serving as Head of the Political Science Department more than once. Since August 2021, he has taught at the Department of International Affairs at Qatar University.
Diabat’s research primarily focuses on international relations, alliances and Chinese foreign policy. He is the author of two books: Al-Mawqif as-Sini min al-Azma al-Rusiya al-Ukraniya: Bayn ash-Sharaka al-Istiratijiya wal-Braghmatiya as-Siyasiya (Arabic: The Chinese Position on the Russo-Ukrainian Crisis: Between Strategic Partnership and Political Pragmatism), and Al-Muwazana al-Hajina fi Mintaqat al-Hindu Basifik: “Okos” Muqabil “al-Hizam wat-Tariq (Hybrid Balancing in the Indo-Pacific Region: The Quad versus the Belt and Road). Additionally, he has published approximately 30 scientific research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Al Jazeera Correspondent and Bureau Chief in Gaza
Dahdouh studied journalism at the Islamic University of Gaza and earned a master’s degree in regional studies from Al-Quds University at Abu Dis. He began his career as a correspondent for various media outlets before joining Al Jazeera’s team in the Gaza Strip in 2004. He extensively covered the Israeli wars on the Strip for Al Jazeera in 2008-2009, 2012, 2014, 2022 and 2023. Additionally, he produced episodes for several programmes on Al Jazeera, including documentaries about the tunnels in Gaza and resistance operations during the 2014 war.
Coming from a family of activists, many of whom sacrificed their lives for their homeland, Dahdouh experienced immense loss during the current war on Gaza. Fourteen members of his family, including his son, daughter, wife and other relatives, were martyred as a result of an Israeli airstrike on a shelter they sought refuge in in Nusseirat refugee camp. Despite this profound tragedy, he remained committed to reporting on the war’s daily events and the crimes committed by the Israeli occupation. Dahdouh has received numerous Arab and international awards, including the Julio Anguita Parrado International Award for Journalism in Conflict Zones by the University of Córdoba and the Union of Andalusian Journalists.
Writer and Lawyer
Al Mahmoud studied history and law at Qatar University. Over the past thirty years, he has held various positions in Qatar’s Ministries of Education, Municipality and Urban Planning, and Agriculture. His areas of expertise encompass history, administration, law and politics. He contributes a weekly column titled “Min Nafidhat at-Tarikh” (From the Window of History) to the Qatari daily, Al Raya.
UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Khan served as the Secretary General of Amnesty International from 2001 to 2009, marking a historic milestone as the organisation’s first female leader. During her tenure, she spearheaded the inaugural global campaign aimed at halting violence against women and girls. From 2012 to 2019, she assumed leadership at the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), the sole intergovernmental body dedicated to advancing the rule of law and sustainable development.
From 2010 to 2011, Khan contributed her expertise as a Consulting Editor at The Daily Star in Bangladesh, focusing on human rights, democracy and gender-related issues while advocating for independent media.
Internationally renowned for her advocacy in human rights, gender equality and social justice, Khan also imparts her knowledge as a professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. Additionally, she co-authored The Unheard Truth: Poverty and Human Rights, a seminal work available in seven languages, amplifying the discourse on poverty and human rights globally.
Chairperson of the International Press Institute (IPI)
Patel also serves as the head of programmes at the International Fund for Public Interest Media and has previously held the position of editor-in-chief at the Mail & Guardian in South Africa. She is also a co-founder of The Daily Vox, a digital news start-up recognised for its youth-driven approach and accolades. With a diverse journalistic portfolio, Patel has contributed to esteemed outlets such as Sky News, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Quartz, City Press, and the Daily Maverick. Additionally, she holds a research associate role at WISER (Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research) at the University of Witwatersrand.
Secretary General of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ)
Osman also holds the position of General Secretary at the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), the primary representative entity for workers in Somalia. Additionally, he occupies a seat on the Executive Committee of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and has previously served two terms as the President of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ).
University professor and photographer
Al Kandari is an advocate for humanitarian and charitable causes and has contributed to numerous relief missions to refugee camps in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan, as well as to displaced camps in Tanzania, Djibouti, Somalia and Niger. Additionally, he has participated in relief efforts following the earthquake in Turkey and, more recently, in Gaza. In Gaza, he spearheaded the Sumoud Gaza campaign, which raised nearly $15 million in collaboration with the Kuwaiti Society for Relief. Documenting these missions, his photography has received numerous accolades, including the esteemed Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award. His interests are charity, relief and humanitarian work and promoting awareness in these areas.
Palestinian internationally practicing attorney based in New York
Deek’s work has included policy, civil, political, commercial, criminal defence and sanctions and compliance law for private clients, international companies, charitable organisations, and sitting and former government officials. Beginning her career in national security, she litigated landmark “terrorism” cases and managed wide scale post 9/11 defence in all sectors. As a long time organiser and advocate for Palestine, she leverages her multidisciplinary private and public sector expertise, litigation skills and policy experience to craft strategic legal and policy actions to make advances for the Palestinian liberation movement, securing victories against countless anti-Palestinian measures, including International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) resolutions and Israeli counter-intelligence operations.
Deek is partner at Deek Dictor Adi and serves as the Director of Diplomatic and Legal Affairs for the PAL Commission on War Crimes, Justice, Reparations and Return. She filed the first Notice and Demand against US officials, launched the ICJ Pro Bono Legal Support Project, securing government intervention in the South Africa v. Israel Case, advises governments on implementing provisional measures, companies and campus movements on compliance requirements, supports civil society and governments on negotiation strategies, is counsel to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and is preparing to unroll a comprehensive legal and negotiation initiative for Palestine in the coming weeks.
Palestinian photographer and artist and genocide survivor
Khaled has been capturing local and global events since 2010. He has documented most of Gaza’s wars, along with regional and international conflicts like the Armenia-Azerbaijan war, the Syrian war, the refugee crisis in Turkey and the Zimbabwean coup. He has also reported from across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. His work has earned him numerous international photography awards.
Since 7 October 2023, he has been covering the genocide war in Gaza, with his images appearing in newspapers, websites, social media platforms and global support rallies for Gaza. Despite being injured and his home being bombed three times during the recent conflict due to his journalistic efforts, he remains undeterred in his mission to report on atrocities and convey the truth..
Social media content creator
Jenes has a diverse skill set spanning audio-visual production, acting, literature and entrepreneurship. With a background in philology, her journey into scriptwriting and creative expression has evolved into a passion for using storytelling as a tool for awareness. Alongside her roles as an audio visual producer and actress, she has successfully established a textile factory and a home wear brand. Embracing stand-up comedy and satire as unconventional mediums for social commentary, she fearlessly tackles contemporary issues, employing humour and wit to challenge prevailing narratives and speak truth to power.
Social media content creator and influencer
Residing in Gaza, Hijazi offers a poignant portrayal of its reality and the plight of its people to the world. With a distinctive media presence across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, his videos have amassed over 12 million views. He boasts remarkable experiences in social activism and has been honoured with numerous awards, including the title of Best Content Creator in both the “In Their Eyes” and “In Palestine” competitions. Additionally, he has been appointed as an Ambassador for Goodwill to the European Union and the United Nations Population Fund for Palestine.
Al Jazeera Arabic Correspondent in Gaza
Armed with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media, Abu Omar first made waves as an activist on the digital frontier, utilising the power of the internet and social media to amplify his voice. Before finding his home at Al Jazeera, he honed his skills as a producer and photographer with well-known channels and agencies.
In 2008, Abu Omar found himself at the local radio station, Sawt al-Aqsa, initially as an editor in the bustling newsroom. As his passion for storytelling grew, he transitioned seamlessly into the role of correspondent, becoming the voice of Khan Yunis governorate on the airwaves.
Abu Omar’s journalistic journey has been marked by a dedication to truth and a commitment to shedding light on critical events. From the tumultuous wars of 2012 and 2014 to the Great March of Return, and the resolute “Sword of Jerusalem” battle in 2021, he has fearlessly covered them all. In the current Israeli war, his reporting has served as a beacon of truth, exposing the harsh realities of occupation and amplifying the voices of those in Khan Yunis and Gaza.
Yet, Abu Omar’s dedication has not been without sacrifice. He has faced danger head-on, enduring injury twice while reporting near the eastern borders of the Gaza Strip. In the current conflict, he and his colleague, the esteemed photographer Ahmed Matar, were targeted by an Israeli drone, sustaining serious injuries in the line of duty in the Mirage area north of Rafah city, south of the Gaza Strip. Their courage and resilience in the face of adversity serve as a testament to their unwavering commitment to journalism and the pursuit of truth.
Associate Professor in Public Law at the University of Cape Town
Powell teaches International Law and Constitutional Law. She has published on international law, constitutional law, international organisations, legal theory, counterterrorism and the interface between law and politics in the international arena, including a study on Palestine’s quest for statehood. She has previously advised on China’s emergency law and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime on counterterrorism.
British musician of Iraqi origin, known by the stage name Lowkey.
Dennis is an academic and political activist, and a member of the Stop the War Coalition and the Peace & Justice Project established by Jeremy Corbyn. He holds a master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies from SOAS University and advises Declassified UK, which investigates the activities of the British Ministry of Defence and intelligence agencies. He has spoken and performed at platforms ranging from the Oxford Union to the Royal Albert Hall and Glastonbury, and also contributes articles to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Albert G. Milbank Professor Emeritus of International Law at Princeton University and former United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories
Falk is also a Visiting Distinguished Professor in Global and International Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In 2001, he served on a three person Human Rights Inquiry Commission for the Palestine Territories that was appointed by the United Nations, and previously, on the Independent International Commission on Kosovo. He is the author or co-author of numerous books, including Religion and Humane Global Governance; Human Rights Horizons; On Humane Governance: Toward a New Global Politics; Explorations at the Edge of Time; Revolutionaries and Functionaries; The Promise of World Order; Indefensible Weapons; Human Rights and State Sovereignty; A Study of Future Worlds; This Endangered Planet; and Crimes of War. He serves as Chair of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation’s Board of Directors and as honourary vice president of the American Society of International Law. Falk also acted as counsel to Ethiopia and Liberia in the Southwest Africa Case before the International Court of Justice. He received his BS from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; LLB. from Yale Law School; and JSD. from Harvard University.
