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Sandra Ramzy - Al Habtoor Research Centre

Sandra Ramzy

Sandra is the Al Habtoor Research Centre's former Early Warning Researcher, prior to joining HRC, she was a writer and development specialist, focusing primarily on the intersection of research, politics, and sustainable development. Sandra has over five years of experience designing and managing projects with local and international organisations in Egypt and the Netherlands. Commitment to exploring new and nonconventional ways of driving social change in various fields has strengthened her multidisciplinary approach to anticipating and solving problems.

 

Sandra has research interests in various fields, including international and regional political and social transformations and environmental and climate change issues. She is also interested in monitoring, analysing, and forecasting new phenomena and emerging risks.

 

Sandra holds an M.A. in Globalization and Development from Maastricht University and a B.Sc. in Political Sciences from the British University in Egypt.

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Latest By Sandra Ramzy

How Can New Think Tanks Navigate & Thrive in Changing Landscapes?
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1 Jul 2024

How Can New Think Tanks Navigate & Thrive in Changing Landscapes?

The themes and ideas discussed here are based on speeches, sessions and discussions that took place at the "Think Tanks and Their Communities" conference co-hosted by On Think Tanks (OTT) and Fundació Bofill in Barcelona, Spain (May 21-23, 2024). The conference addressed the evolving role of think tanks in a complex and dynamic global landscape, emphasizing the importance of adaptation and community engagement for effective policy impact.
The Politicisation of EU Corruption
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19 May 2024

The Politicisation of EU Corruption

The European Parliament (EP) has been embroiled in a series of corruption scandals, raising questions about the integrity of EU institutions. These events have led to increased scrutiny of lobbying activities, conflicts of interest, and the "revolving door" phenomenon. As the June EP election approaches, the scandals have further fueled anti-establishment sentiments and could potentially impact the election outcome.   “I appeal to you to resist the temptation to exploit this moment for political gain.”   A statement made in December 2022 by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament (EP), in response to one of the bloc’s biggest corruption scandals, reveals a larger story about the politicisation of corruption in European politics.
Why the EU Elections Matter
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16 May 2024

Why the EU Elections Matter

The stakes are high for the EU elections which are set to take place on June 6. Since the last elections in 2019, the bloc has faced a significant number of complex challenges with the COVID-19 Pandemic and ongoing Russia-Ukraine War shocking the bloc’s economy and energy security, bringing to surface critical questions about common foreign and defence policy and triggering a crisis of misinformation, potential foreign extortion, and anti-EU sentiment to name a few. While the 2024 elections are expected by many to be a difficult test for European solidarity and resilience, they also have implications that reach beyond the bloc.
Twin Flames: Ethiopia, Somaliland and the New Horn of Africa
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17 Apr 2024

Twin Flames: Ethiopia, Somaliland and the New Horn of Africa

In January of 2024, landlocked Ethiopia officially considered the formal recognition of Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and remains an unrecognised de facto state. This potential agreement, which would be in exchange for access to the Gulf of Aden through the port of Berbera, reignited tensions with neighbouring Somalia. Although the exact details of the agreement have not yet been fully disclosed, Somalia considers it to be an annexation of territory potentially. Still, its demands for an end to the agreement have seemingly been ignored by its neighbours.