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The country has been gradually rolling out reforms over several years as part of a new phase of decentralisation aimed at fuelling dynamism and growth, although these and previous…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254076
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Syria’s civil war is fought not just with bombs and bullets, but with salaries and services. The government has been able to win this aspect of the war by denying services to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220376
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This is below the medium-term target of average annual real GDP growth of 6%, with economic performance largely affected by poor agricultural harvests. There was a modest recovery…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287009
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The PYD controls the US-backed Kurdish-led administration in north-east Syria. It was the target of an October 2019 invasion by Turkey, which equates it with its own rebel…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253541
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Water pollution has long been a problem in the area, linked to poor sewage, farming practices and rubbish disposal. Despite abundant water resources from the mountains, state…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261644
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The inclusion of Abbas and his fellow lawmakers, necessary to achieve a narrow majority, has opened the government to strong criticism. It has also set a ground-breaking precedent…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263643
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The top end of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) real estate market is showing the strongest rates of growth in years, fuelled by interest among buyers looking for a safe haven. The…