Intissar Fakir
About Intissar Fakir
Intissar Fakir is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Program on North Africa and the Sahel, originally from Morocco. She is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and has extensive experience in advising governments and writing on North Africa's political landscape.
Work at Middle East Institute
Intissar Fakir serves as a Senior Fellow and Director of the Program on North Africa and the Sahel at the Middle East Institute. In this role, she focuses on the political dynamics and developments in North Africa, contributing to the institute's research and policy initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Intissar Fakir holds a Master of Arts degree from the Elliott School at George Washington University. Her academic background supports her expertise in North African politics, where she has written extensively on the subject. She is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, which enhances her ability to engage with diverse audiences and sources.
Background
Originally from Morocco, Intissar Fakir has built a career that spans various roles in academia, policy advising, and editorial work. She has previously held a fellowship at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and served as the editor-in-chief of the bilanguage Middle East platform Sada.
Achievements
Intissar Fakir is a member of the scientific council of the El Cano Royal Institute and serves on the supervisory board of the Council for Mediterranean Diplomacy. Additionally, she is a board member of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Her advisory roles include consulting for governments and corporate entities in the US and Europe on developments in the Maghreb region.