Sofia Patel (@laramimi) 's Twitter Profile
Sofia Patel

@laramimi

@XCEPT_Research | PhD @warstudies | MENA politics, feminist security & counter-terrorism | @SOAS alum | former @ASPI_org | Patricia Quinn's biggest fan

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Timothy E Kaldas (@tekaldas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BBC confirms video released by Israeli military was edited to exclude parts where Israeli troops fire on starving civilians attempting to collect food from aid trucks. Latest example of disinformation by Israeli officials Belligerents lie. Class dismissed bbc.com/news/world-mid…

Frank Foley (@frankfoleyir) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Has any other consolidated democracy ever conducted a 'counterterrorism' campaign as destructive, vicious and deadly as this one? I've studied a lot of cases and I can't think of any.

Dr Myriam François (@myriamfrancoisc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

America doesn’t do anything that isn’t in America’s interest - so here is the only question - why would it be in America’s interest to build a pier in Gaza rather than facilitate the entry of aid via Rafah which is easier and cheaper.

Aga Khan Development Network (@akdn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In countries which are battling poverty, climate change and other urgent issues, investments in culture appear hard to justify. But investments in culture can yield significant economic benefits and improve quality of life. the.akdn/en/resources-m…

Mina Al-Lami (@minalami) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#ISIS has claimed the attack on a concert hall near Moscow on 22 Mar. IS’s “news agency” Amaq said “soldiers of the Islamic State attacked a big crowd of Christians in the city of Krasnogorsk...killing and wounding hundreds”. It claimed the attackers then "withdrew safely"

Sofia Patel (@laramimi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Very excited to be among fellow scholars at EISA in #istanbul this week to discuss my research on gender, security, development and counterterrorism #EWIS2024

XCEPT Research (@xcept_research) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our research partners at War Studies ICSR are showcasing XCEPT research at Wilton Park this month, considering implications of childhood and youth trauma on conflict prevention and recovery, using the MENA region as a case study. Find out more 👇 wiltonpark.org.uk/event/conflict…

Sofia Patel (@laramimi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you @aliceefi & Fabrizio cuccu for arranging fantastic workshops exploring critical #development studies, critical #terrorism studies & the co-production of #security through global and local approaches. Was a privilege to discuss my research with you at EISA

Thank you @aliceefi &amp; Fabrizio cuccu for arranging fantastic workshops exploring critical #development studies, critical #terrorism studies &amp; the co-production of #security through global and local approaches. Was a privilege to discuss my research with you at <a href="/europeanisa/">EISA</a>
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt (@franceskalbs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This was instantaneously my deepest fear as the news of the ICC arrest warrants came in. It is noticeable that as of January, at every move at the int'l justice level, there has been an immediate intensification of lethal violence against the Palestinians in Gaza. This also

Richard Burgon MP (@richardburgon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I'm struggling to find the words for the new horrors unfolding in Gaza. And frankly, I'm sick of the empty statements from so many governments, including our own. We need urgent action. That means widespread sanctions on Israel, including on trade and a full arms embargo.

Sofia Patel (@laramimi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Finally there is a glimpse of some morality re-emerging. The west’s shameful silence on Gaza ft.com/content/f5fd6f… via @ft

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt (@franceskalbs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today the whole world watches, in shock and disgust, the escalation and acceleration of decades-old abusive practices and crimes inflicted on the Palestinians -by the state of Israel, its army and ideological settlers. With absolute impunity granted by "the west". This must end.