Is Lebanon at Risk in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?
Hezbollah did not enter the conflict between Israel and Hamas, recognizing that it is not ready to engage the Israelis militarily. But what other risks does Lebanon face?
Hezbollah did not enter the conflict between Israel and Hamas, recognizing that it is not ready to engage the Israelis militarily. But what other risks does Lebanon face?
Although recovery from COVID-19 and the economic downturn is still in play, the IMF projects a turnaround for some countries in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia.
As Lebanon hits 10,000 lira to the dollar on the informal market, the country faces a bleak spring unless significant, immediate and transparent solutions are implemented.
Is the recent skirmish between Morocco, the Polisario Front and its patron Algeria a threat to regional stability or just more posturing?
The three-time former prime minister has been appointed to lead the latest iteration of Lebanon’s government, with no assurances that the power brokers will cede him the authority for desperately needed reforms.
Global competition, heightened interventions by regional actors and increased local domestic instability have changed the calculus of what will best serve US interests in the Middle East and North Africa.
Morocco’s future in manufacturing, agro-business and technology may determine the country’s capacity to recover its positive GDP growth rate.
Lebanon’s failing economy and the impact of COVID-19 have created a crisis beyond the capacity of the country to manage.
The new normal, being nothing more than today on rollerblades, is not a viable option.
Morocco is in a unique position to up its game by becoming a regional leader in supply-chain production.
What lies ahead for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia will be determined by the level of trust governments are able to build with citizens.
The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic across the Middle East and North Africa will be shaped by the capabilities of each country to implement broad efforts that reassure citizens while effectively mitigating the worst outcomes.
Lebanese people who deeply care about their country are fighting for its future as a democratic, free and open society.
For Najwa el-Iraki, building networks and promoting her country are essential tools for greater international cooperation.
From foreign direct investment to tourism, there are mixed messages on the direction of the Moroccan economy.
