Posted: 9 June 2022| Region: Middle East | Category: Analysis
Authors: Dr. Ameneh Mehvar; Adam Miller; Freddy Khoueiry
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 is ACLED’s Middle East Regional Specialist. In this role, she leads analysis on regional conflicts and provides expertise to ensure the accuracy of ACLED’s data coverage, while also supporting the organization’s engagement with external partners and the media. Ameneh has expertise in Middle East security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Persian Gulf security dynamics. Previously, she worked as a political risk consultant in the private sector and has also gained experience in the public sector. Additionally, she has taught and conducted academic research. Ameneh holds a master’s degree in Middle East and Central Asian Security Studies and a PhD in International Relations from the University of St Andrews, Scotland.
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 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.
