Aymen Bessalah is a former Nonresident Fellow at TIMEP focusing on governance and the rule of law in Tunisia. He was an Advocacy and Policy Analyst and the Human Rights Program Coordinator at Al Bawsala, a Tunisian NGO promoting democracy and human rights, leading the organization’s human rights scope across different projects. Prior to joining Al Bawsala, Aymen worked with other NGOs in Tunisia, such as the Tunisian Federation of Film Societies as an Administrative Assistant and Coordinator. He also held the position of Research and Engagement Officer with Expectation State, a consultancy supporting emerging states with international investment. Aymen studied International Relations at the University of Tunis El Manar and holds an MA in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe, focusing on the European Union’s Neighborhood Policy and the MENA region. You can follow him on Twitter at @bess_aymen.