Power-sharing, ethnic divisions and the onset of civil wars in Syria
How can Syria’s economy be reconstructed after the civil war? This column outlines key considerations for policy-makers and the international ...
The uncertain costs of MENA’s dual shock
Countries in the Middle East and North Africa are facing both the Covid-19 pandemic and a collapse in oil prices. ...
Data capacity and transparency in MENA: why they might matter for growth
The Middle East and North Africa region has been facing chronic low growth for decades. It is also the only ...
It’s not too late to find a way out of Lebanon’s financial crisis
Lebanon’s financial crisis developed over a long period of time before shaping into a dollar liquidity shortage from the summer ...
The Covid-19 pandemic and Egyptian migrant workers
How is the global pandemic affecting the many migrants from Egypt working in Europe, the Gulf and other Arab countries? ...
Transparency for a time of crisis and beyond
In times of crisis like the current pandemic, citizens turn to their governments for action and reliable information – but ...
Shelter from the Middle East’s perfect storm
The Covid-19 pandemic threatens every region in the world, none more so than the Middle East. This Project Syndicate column ...
Covid-19 and the global economy: this time is different
The economic crash landing caused by Covid-19 is unprecedented. But as this column argues, once the virus threat has abated, ...