As Syria’s economy experiences unprecedented decline, it remains to be seen how long the regime can withstand the current crisis in light of the sharp economic degradation in recent weeks.
The Arab Maghreb countries are revisiting the long-dormant Arab Maghreb Union agreement in the hopes that regional integration can help them overcome rising instability and become competitive in this era of change.
Enhanced energy security is particularly important for a more cohesive security collaboration among the states of the Euro-Atlantic region.
As parliament reconvenes in Iraq, legislators should push for economic decentralization to address the main tensions in Iraq.
The possibilities for strengthening regional cooperation would seem more realistic than the opportunities to create a Marshall Plan for the Arab world. For such a plan to materialize, Arab states must develop the tools and proper institutions to put it into practice.
Donors should reevaluate how best to encourage entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa.
Russia has pulled out of quantitative commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. However, as one of the world’s most energy-intensive economies, Russia has a potentially significant role to play in reducing climate change.
As the Arab Awakening continues to unfold, the region’s future will hinge on whether greater political freedoms in countries like Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya can be harnessed to produce innovation, economic growth, and a true knowledge economy.
Inadequate access to housing has emerged as one of Algeria’s most pressing crises. The government has to design an effective housing policy that enables citizens to have access to decent housing at a reasonable cost without squandering public money.
Russia faces serious economic challenges, including a demographic crisis, corruption, weak enforcement of property rights, and over-reliance on hydrocarbons. A combination of structural political and economic reforms is required to save the country from stagnation.