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The Idea of Balkan Regional Economic Integration

Regional economic integration in the Balkans is not a new idea, but it has received new attention in recent years with the “Berlin Process” and the renewed engagement of the European Union with the six Western Balkan countries.

Trade Networks in the MENA Region

Forecasts for economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) stand at between a modest 1.5 and 3.5 percent for the period 2019-2021. This growth is also likely to be heterogeneous, with some laggards and a few emerging growth stars.

Climate Change in the MENA Region: Environmental Risks, Socioeconomic Effects and Policy Challenges for the Future

The Middle East and North Africa region has always been dependent on agriculture and climatic conditions- However, existing climatic and demographic trends cast serious doubts on its capacity to sustain the local population and economy in the future....

Innovation in the MENA Region

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is experiencing huge economic and political transformations under the pressure of the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings. But, there is a potential for greater and better growth-

Inequality in Arab States

The following questions are important to address in any discussion on inequality, whether in Arab states or elsewhere: Should we be concerned about social and economic inequalities? What forms of inequality matter the most and why?

Women’s Economic Empowerment: An Overview for the MENA Region

The idea that women’s empowerment plays an important role in economic development has long been evidenced in the literature. Several studies have confirmed that lower or weak female labour force participation hinders economic growth.

EU Cybersecurity Capacity Building in the Mediterranean and the Middle East

The 2008 Report on the implementation of the European Security Strategy included “cybersecurity” for the first time among the priorities of the EU’s external action.

US Foreign Policy in the Mediterranean Region and How it Affects Other Actors

There is a tendency to obsess about American presidential rhetoric and the swirl of partisan commentary as a means for interpreting US foreign policy and strategy. Such a focus obfuscates an understanding of American statecraft and defence.

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Egypt Engulfed by Militarism

More than eight years after the 2011 uprising that toppled 30-year ruler Hosni Mubarak and six years after the military coup against Mohammed Morsi, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi tightens his grip on Egypt.

Reaching the End of the Tunisian Consensus: Disaffection and Pending Challenges

Throughout 2018, Tunisia has been witness to a process of disaffection towards its institutions and political class, revealing the limits of the consensus the country’s political life has revolved around in recent years.