Andrew Farrand
@afarrand.bsky.social
MENA energy analyst | author of The Algerian Dream | American abroad
OF COURSE the Democrats didn't jump on this
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
OF COURSE the Democrats didn't jump on this
Algerian Amb. Bendjama quotes Woodrow Wilson in his speech on occasion of Western Sahara vote at UN Sec Council:
"Self-determination is not a mere phrase. It is an imperative principle of action, which statesmen will henceforth ignore at their peril."
"Self-determination is not a mere phrase. It is an imperative principle of action, which statesmen will henceforth ignore at their peril."
October 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Algerian Amb. Bendjama quotes Woodrow Wilson in his speech on occasion of Western Sahara vote at UN Sec Council:
"Self-determination is not a mere phrase. It is an imperative principle of action, which statesmen will henceforth ignore at their peril."
"Self-determination is not a mere phrase. It is an imperative principle of action, which statesmen will henceforth ignore at their peril."
You cannot have autonomy under someone else's sovereignty.
October 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
You cannot have autonomy under someone else's sovereignty.
Kim Ghattas points to the crux of the disarmament question in Lebanon:
"As Lebanon’s government builds up the courage to assert its authority and defend the country, it falls to Israel to help make the case that Hizbollah’s arms no longer serve a purpose."
🎁 on.ft.com/4fTsR4O
"As Lebanon’s government builds up the courage to assert its authority and defend the country, it falls to Israel to help make the case that Hizbollah’s arms no longer serve a purpose."
🎁 on.ft.com/4fTsR4O
August 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Kim Ghattas points to the crux of the disarmament question in Lebanon:
"As Lebanon’s government builds up the courage to assert its authority and defend the country, it falls to Israel to help make the case that Hizbollah’s arms no longer serve a purpose."
🎁 on.ft.com/4fTsR4O
"As Lebanon’s government builds up the courage to assert its authority and defend the country, it falls to Israel to help make the case that Hizbollah’s arms no longer serve a purpose."
🎁 on.ft.com/4fTsR4O
After first torpedoing higher ed, the administration is turning to tourism next:
August 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
After first torpedoing higher ed, the administration is turning to tourism next:
Don't worry though, we've got our best mind on it
June 21, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Don't worry though, we've got our best mind on it
The same lack of empathy that makes Trump morally bankrupt also prevents him from anticipating his adversaries' responses. He is continually surprised by resistance.
This blind spot is especially dangerous today as he backs Iran into a corner.
This blind spot is especially dangerous today as he backs Iran into a corner.
June 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The same lack of empathy that makes Trump morally bankrupt also prevents him from anticipating his adversaries' responses. He is continually surprised by resistance.
This blind spot is especially dangerous today as he backs Iran into a corner.
This blind spot is especially dangerous today as he backs Iran into a corner.
Joey Roulette? That's a bit on the nose, Reuters.
April 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Joey Roulette? That's a bit on the nose, Reuters.
The US Agency for Global Media, which oversees VoA and landed in Trump's crosshairs this week, accounts for just $886mn, or 0.013%, of the federal budget.
That makes it a strange target if you're trying to save costs. But a very effective one if you're trying to undermine US interests abroad.
That makes it a strange target if you're trying to save costs. But a very effective one if you're trying to undermine US interests abroad.
March 16, 2025 at 7:26 AM
The US Agency for Global Media, which oversees VoA and landed in Trump's crosshairs this week, accounts for just $886mn, or 0.013%, of the federal budget.
That makes it a strange target if you're trying to save costs. But a very effective one if you're trying to undermine US interests abroad.
That makes it a strange target if you're trying to save costs. But a very effective one if you're trying to undermine US interests abroad.
How's it's going .... Also how it's going
March 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
How's it's going .... Also how it's going
Meanwhile here in Germany, the shelves are full and they're as cheap as €3 for 18 or €2 for 10.
March 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Meanwhile here in Germany, the shelves are full and they're as cheap as €3 for 18 or €2 for 10.
Partition along 1976 line would look as follows.
As Hannah notes, land swaps are likely.
But it's complex:
🇲🇦 will not cede Dakhla investments.
🇪🇭 will aim to keep the land bridge to 🇩🇿 via current 'liberated' territories. But distance is huge and 🇲🇦 will resist.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western...
As Hannah notes, land swaps are likely.
But it's complex:
🇲🇦 will not cede Dakhla investments.
🇪🇭 will aim to keep the land bridge to 🇩🇿 via current 'liberated' territories. But distance is huge and 🇲🇦 will resist.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western...
March 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Partition along 1976 line would look as follows.
As Hannah notes, land swaps are likely.
But it's complex:
🇲🇦 will not cede Dakhla investments.
🇪🇭 will aim to keep the land bridge to 🇩🇿 via current 'liberated' territories. But distance is huge and 🇲🇦 will resist.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western...
As Hannah notes, land swaps are likely.
But it's complex:
🇲🇦 will not cede Dakhla investments.
🇪🇭 will aim to keep the land bridge to 🇩🇿 via current 'liberated' territories. But distance is huge and 🇲🇦 will resist.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western...
FT's photo editor ftw
February 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
FT's photo editor ftw
Contracts for difference for a dozen eggs in the US have risen 60% since the day Trump was elected on a promise to lower egg prices. tradingeconomics.com/commodity/eg...
January 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Contracts for difference for a dozen eggs in the US have risen 60% since the day Trump was elected on a promise to lower egg prices. tradingeconomics.com/commodity/eg...
The $600 billion in market cap that Nvidia lost today is equivalent to a year's worth of global GDP in the 1500s (yes, adjusted for inflation).
We've come a long way, baby! 🙃
We've come a long way, baby! 🙃
January 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The $600 billion in market cap that Nvidia lost today is equivalent to a year's worth of global GDP in the 1500s (yes, adjusted for inflation).
We've come a long way, baby! 🙃
We've come a long way, baby! 🙃
That's ok, Trump's supporters have already shown they're good at getting into the Capitol uninvited.
January 18, 2025 at 6:45 AM
That's ok, Trump's supporters have already shown they're good at getting into the Capitol uninvited.
Focus on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East is well justified, but has led many to miss a major uptick in conflict in Africa over recent years. Here's the data (gift link) - www.wsj.com/world/africa...
January 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Focus on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East is well justified, but has led many to miss a major uptick in conflict in Africa over recent years. Here's the data (gift link) - www.wsj.com/world/africa...
Seydnaya prison, with all its horrors, is just one among many. x.com/AlexGSimon/s...
December 9, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Seydnaya prison, with all its horrors, is just one among many. x.com/AlexGSimon/s...
My books 📚 are your chance to discover #Algeria! 🇩🇿
🕮 THE ALGERIAN DREAM explores the roots of the 2019 Hirak uprising, based on my 7 years living in Algeria.
🕮 INSIDE THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS is my translation of Zohra Drif's memoir of her role in Algeria's liberation struggle.
Links below:
🕮 THE ALGERIAN DREAM explores the roots of the 2019 Hirak uprising, based on my 7 years living in Algeria.
🕮 INSIDE THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS is my translation of Zohra Drif's memoir of her role in Algeria's liberation struggle.
Links below:
November 22, 2024 at 12:41 PM
My books 📚 are your chance to discover #Algeria! 🇩🇿
🕮 THE ALGERIAN DREAM explores the roots of the 2019 Hirak uprising, based on my 7 years living in Algeria.
🕮 INSIDE THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS is my translation of Zohra Drif's memoir of her role in Algeria's liberation struggle.
Links below:
🕮 THE ALGERIAN DREAM explores the roots of the 2019 Hirak uprising, based on my 7 years living in Algeria.
🕮 INSIDE THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS is my translation of Zohra Drif's memoir of her role in Algeria's liberation struggle.
Links below: