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Maghreb lockdown rush may reflect low health capacity

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NORTH AFRICA

Across North Africa, authorities have introduced stringent measures to counter COVID-19

COVID-19 rises inexorably in Russia and neighbours

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CIS

The disease’s spread may have been delayed but sound contagion control policies are needed just as elsewhere

Virus fallout will mirror Middle East economic divide

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MIDDLE EAST

Beyond the Gulf and Israel, resilience is sapped by poor healthcare, conflict, political vacuums and economic crises

Turning AI lead into gains will test policymakers

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INT

All major countries are racing to deploy artificial intelligence, but their national strengths vary markedly

Demography will impact Arab world employment

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

Demographic trends will test the ability of governments to bring down youth unemployment rates

The job dislocation of COVID-19 will reduce global GDP

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INTERNATIONAL

The more jobs that are lost worldwide this year, the more disjointed the economic recovery will initially be

Russia can calibrate war effort in Syria

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RUSSIA-SYRIA

The addition of a naval force adds offensive and deterrent capacity to Russia's existing military presence

Non-bank finance faultlines may fuel explosive crises

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INT

Non-bank financial entities hold half of financial assets, are highly leveraged, and are far less regulated than banks

COVID-19 could disrupt demographic trends globally

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INTERNATIONAL

The pandemic is already affecting people’s choices about the size of their families