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The Middle East in 2015

Since the 2011 uprisings across the Middle East, each year has proven more challenging than the last. With conflicts spreading across the region, 2015 will follow a similar pattern.

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By Michele Dunne
Published on Jun 10, 2015

Source: Trends

Speaking with Trends from the World Economic Forum in Amman, Jordan, Michele Dunne discusses the state of the Middle East. Halfway through 2015, the Middle East continues to follow trends set in motion by the regional uprisings of 2011, she explained. She said that each year has proven more challenging than the last and few if any countries are appear on the road to stability.

This interview was originally posted by Trends.

About the Author

Michele Dunne

Former Nonresident Scholar, Middle East Program

Michele Dunne was a nonresident scholar in Carnegie’s Middle East Program, where her research focuses on political and economic change in Arab countries, particularly Egypt, as well as U.S. policy in the Middle East.

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Michele Dunne
Former Nonresident Scholar, Middle East Program
Michele Dunne
Political ReformSecurityMilitaryMiddle EastTürkiyeNorth AfricaEgyptLibyaTunisiaIraqSyriaSaudi ArabiaYemenGulfLevantMaghreb

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