Political violence in Lebanon spiked during the May 2022 general elections. In this Election Watch infographic, ACLED Middle East Research Manager Dr. Ameneh Mehvar, Research Analyst Adam Miller, and Middle East Researcher Freddy Khoueiry break down the data on the latest unrest.
Dr. Ameneh Mehvar
Ameneh Mehvar is a Middle East Regional Specialist at ACLED. She holds a PhD in International Relations and a master’s degree in Middle East and Central Asian Security from the University of St Andrews. She is a former ESRC postdoctoral fellow at the University of Birmingham, and has previously worked as a political risk consultant. Her research interests include security studies and the international politics of the Middle East. Ameneh is fluent in Persian, English and German, and has a working knowledge of Arabic.
Adam Miller
Adam Miller is a former Research Analyst at ACLED. He holds a BA in Political Science from Allegheny College and an MA in International Relations from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. Adam's research focuses on the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations in civil wars, cooperative security organizations, and US foreign policy.
Freddy Khoueiry
Freddy is a Middle East Researcher at ACLED, covering Lebanon and Jordan. He holds an M.A in International Security and Diplomacy and a BA in International Relations. Freddy’s research focuses on Foreign Policy Analysis, and the Regional Geopolitical and Security dynamics in the MENA region. He is fluent in English, French and Arabic.