Will Todman

@WillTodman

Fellow, ; Co-founder and president, . Mainly thinking about Syria and refugees. 🇬🇧 in 🇺🇸 wtodman@csis.org

Washington, DC
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Joined October 2011
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  1. 9 hours ago

    I love these!

    Excellent framing of the Arabic friendship pyramid (initially shared by ): "In Arabic you can friendzone a man in 13 different ways" via PalestinianMemes on Instagram
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  2. 10 hours ago

    Wonderful to see 's Babel podcast featured alongside other ways alumni have responded to Covid in the newest newsletter!

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    Dec 19

    Growing up, my Muslim family never celebrated Christmas. This year I am not going home, because pandemic, so my roommates are teaching me how to have my first proper Christmas. I am approaching this with anthropological precision. Here are a few observations.

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  4. Dec 18

    On the interplay between satire and architecture: "[architecture school] equips you with the analytical skills and the burning desire to find inconsistencies in texts or narratives that you just want to highlight."

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  5. Dec 18

    On regional humour: "The Arab world has different components, different occupations. The national boundaries exist for a reason, there's different social preoccupations, and it's so visceral in a way that makes it harder to translate" humour from one country to another.

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  6. Dec 18

    On why much of his satire is in English, says: "English is a dispensable language. I can use it in a very throwaway fashion. It's not my first language. It’s very expedient... [Arabic] doesn't have expedience for me."

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  7. Dec 18

    What can jokes tell us? says the increasing prevalence of sectarian jokes in Iraq before the 2003 invasion "was a way of tracking those social fissures within Iraq and anticipating the sectarian confessional eruption that was to come."

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    Dec 18

    You have been approached by the Transition Team. Now what? We have information to help you achieve your goal to serve and lead.

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  9. Dec 17

    Such a sad, but excellent, read from about Tunisia.

    You probably know the story - a fruit seller sets himself alight in Tunisia and kicks off the Arab Spring, becoming its first hero and martyr But a decade on, Mohamed Bouazizi is out of fashion in Tunisia – along with the revolution his death inspired
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  10. Dec 16

    This is an interesting new report from which overlays Chinese and Russian influence, instability, and U.S. interests around the whole Mediterranean to reveal new strategic insights. Well done, and !

    In a new digital report, and analyze the littoral Mediterranean's instability and external influence factors in order to identify their impacts on U.S. interests in the region. Learn more:
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    Dec 16

    I enjoyed doing this, give it a listen

    This week on Babel, Jon talks to comedian about comedy in the Arab world, and they both tell some jokes along the way. Then and join Jon to talk about the role of satire in the Middle East.
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    Dec 15

    This week on Babel, Jon talks to comedian about comedy in the Arab world, and they both tell some jokes along the way. Then and join Jon to talk about the role of satire in the Middle East.

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  13. Dec 15

    Whoops, I managed to tweet out the transcript rather than the link to the whole episode. If you want to listen, here it is:

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  14. Dec 15

    If you want to hear jokes about a chicken distribution centre in Syria, one of Saddam's hospitals in Iraq, or Mubarak's jigsaw puzzle, then you should listen to ' episode of Babel, featuring Jon Alterman , , and me:

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    Dec 15

    Today, we launched the 'Nature and National Security in the Middle East' project, a initiative that looks at the impact of environment on the region's security & U.S policy. Over 9 essays, 14 experts cover the topic as thoroughly as possible 1/

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  16. Dec 14

    "Including marginalized communities in Lebanon’s recovery... is not just good for those communities, it is good for Lebanon and good for those who would be hurt by Lebanon’s collapse." Important report from my colleague

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  17. Dec 14

    I love this series and would be interested to see something similar for other regions of the world!

    In our fifth "Why Africa Matters to U.S. Cities" feature, we discuss Boise's ties to the region. The city is a pacesetter for welcoming African refugees, and its national politicians are shaping the future of U.S.-Africa policy.
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  18. Dec 12

    Thank you, , for the wonderful carol service this morning. It was amazing to hear the choir again and to be able to join from Washington.

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    Dec 11

    ICYMI: Jon Alterman talked with about the rise of Shi'ite militias in Iraq. Then, , , and Jon talk about Iranian-backed militias in Iraq.

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    Dec 10

    Great DC-based Middle East job alert for folks with 1-2 years experience: work with the fabulous and the Middle East team at . cc

    Need a new job in 2021? Come & work w/ Middle East Program in DC as our new Program Coordinator. Great position for candidate w/1-2 yrs work experience post BA--needs strong admin & organization skills
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