Tahani Mustafa

Al-Shabaka policy member Tahani Mustafa is currently an ESRC postdoctoral fellow at the London School of Economics’ (LSE) Department of International Relations. She is expanding her research on security governance in the Middle East. Based between the UK, Jordan and Palestine/Israel, she previously worked within the fields of development and security governance in the Middle East. She holds a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.

Commentary Politics

Palestine and COVID-19: Lessons for Leadership During Times of Crisis

September 10, 2020

COVID-19 is stalking Hebron, the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem despite all efforts to keep it at bay. What lessons can be drawn from the Palestinian leadership's response of the past months at the national and community level? Al-Shabaka policy analysts Fadi Quran and Tahani Mustafa draw insights, lessons and conclusions based on a review of global and local actions.