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Unveiling the Domestic and Geopolitical Consequences of Economic Failings in the MENA Region
January 16, 2024

The Middle East and North Africa have been hit by food, energy, and debt crises that have exacerbated structural economic weaknesses of low- and middle-incomes countries, particularly Egypt, Tunisia, and Lebanon.

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Misfortune to Marginalization: The Geopolitical Impact of Structural Economic Failings in Egypt, Tunisia, and Lebanon

The food, energy, and debt crises in the Middle East and North Africa have exacerbated structural economic weaknesses of low- and middle-income countries—particularly Egypt, Tunisia, and Lebanon—creating mounting pressure on domestic political orders and worsening these countries’ geopolitical marginalization.

· January 8, 2024
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Thinking Beyond Debt and Austerity Ahead of Marrakech Meetings
October 4, 2023

To delve deeper into these crucial issues, the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center is organizing an event on October 4th, at 5:00 pm Beirut Time. This panel discussion will underscore the urgency of reevaluating debt frameworks to ensure social and environmental sustainability, navigating the intricate political economy of reforms to expand fiscal capacity and stimulate growth.

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  • Rym Ayadi
  • Ziad Bahaa El Din
  • Niranjan Sarangi
  • Yezid Sayigh
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How Might Middle Eastern and North African Countries Affect the BRICS Group?
September 28, 2023

The inclusion of Middle Eastern and North African countries in the BRICS group raises several pivotal questions: To address these questions and others, the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center is organizing a policy webinar on September 28, at 5:00 PM EEST. The speakers will be Alexander Kateb and (TBC).

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North Africa Demurs on Normalization With Israel

On the third anniversary of the Abraham Accords, an already fractured region is divided further over the prospects of peace.

· September 15, 2023
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Leveraging Flows: The Surge in Irregular Migration From Tunisia to Europe
July 12, 2023

To understand the underlying factors contributing to the surge in irregular migration from and through Tunisia, the Malcolm H. Kerr Middle East Center and The Global Initiative are organising a joint event on Wednesday, 12 July at 4:00 PM EEST with Tasnim Abderrahim, Hamza Meddeb, and Anna Knoll.

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  • Tasnim Abderrahim
  • Matt Herbert
  • Anna Knoll
  • Hamza Meddeb