Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy


The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy is a think tank based in Washington, D.C., United States focused on democratization processes in the Middle East. It is known for researching and publishing reports on Egypt's security situation.
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Projects

Legislation Tracker

TIMEP's Legislation Tracker offers a comprehensive database of the decrees and laws passed under sole presidential authority, presented in an interactive timeline format. All laws and decrees are also topically cataloged with commentary on the constitutional context in which such legislation exists.

Egypt Security Watch

The Egypt Security Watch project offers original content on the security situation in Egypt as a whole. The project components consist of:
  • Interactive Map: The live map component of the website showcases both instances of terror attacks and counter-terror efforts from 2010 to the current day.
  • Infographics: This section features graphics and charts to document trends and developments.
  • Analysis: This section features the work of experts looking into the development of security threats, the efficacy and implications of counter-terror efforts, and offer prognosis for the medium- and long-term.
  • Profiles: This section offers profiles of terrorist groups, their leaders and ideology, as well as those that hold positions of authority in state institutions tasked with combating terrorism.

Elections Monitoring

TIMEP's Elections Monitoring portal provided daily assessments of campaign developments leading up to the Egyptian presidential election in 2014 and timely information on the days of the elections. Following the elections, analyses of the election process and what the results of the election bode for Egypt's next president was presented.

Scholar Spotlight

A series of videos and podcasts featuring prominent scholars whose work has international policy implications and presenting their views on how to better use research to inform actionable policy.

Eshhad

Eshhad is an online platform developed to document reports of alleged religious persecution and sectarian incidents in Egypt. It includes a database of publicly available information and a map that displays the geographic distribution of reported cases. The platform also offers background information on minority groups and related commentary.

Transitional Justice Project

The Transitional Justice Project is an initiative founded by non-resident Fellow Mai El-Sadany and supported by TIMEP staff. The project focuses on examining transitional justice processes in the Arab region. It explores definitions of transitional justice, potential policy approaches, past efforts in the region, and the roles of various actors including society, the state, and the international community.

The Bassem Sabry Democracy Fellowship

The Bassem Sabry Democracy Fellowship was established on May 2, 2014, in memory of Egyptian political writer and commentator Bassem Sabry.
Offered in partnership with Atlas Corps, a leader in international exchange fellowships, this fellowship is open to youth from the Middle East or North Africa in the fields of journalism, international relations, political science, or other relevant fields, and aims to further the causes and principles Sabry believed in.

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