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1 – 10 of 339Civil society, notably the grassroots 'resistance committees' that spearheaded the overthrow of the former regime in 2019, has largely resisted involvement in the devastating…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280138
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Arce, who will hold a rally of his supporters next week, has questioned the legitimacy of last week’s gathering, raising the prospect of legal challenges. The social movements…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282518
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The GCLW is the traditional umbrella organisation for Lebanese trade unions, but has long been seen as too close to the political authorities. It has been increasingly outflanked…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230132
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The past year has seen women’s rights movements come to the fore across the Maghreb, a region where previous initiatives have been driven by Western political pressure and from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249826
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The resulting ‘Addis Ababa Declaration’ has provoked stern scrutiny of Tagadom’s legitimacy, as well as broader reflection on the importance of a peace process that is genuinely…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285378
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This is in line with a strategy of slow-paced economic liberalisation in place since 2017. The announcement sparked an uptick in local and international investor interest in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270256
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The sector will nevertheless remain mired in uncertainty for some time to come due to grassroots opposition, government efforts to overhaul sector regulations, and mining…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285505
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Solar energy use in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq is being driven from the grassroots up or through foreign aid. Its growth is a practical response to intermittent electricity supplies…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274883
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Since 2010, social media has played a major role in connecting Saudis and creating a space for debate in the absence of political participation. However, government monitoring of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274681
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Outlook for Beijing's influence on African policymakers.