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The country has struggled with internal unrest for decades, and the government ensured that opposition representatives were prevented from standing in the election. Despite the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240405
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The war in Ukraine threatens supply of important commodities to the Middle East and North Africa. The region is highly reliant on Russia and Ukraine for wheat and barley, with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268218
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Oman and Bahrain, already struggling with rising public debt levels and high fiscal deficits, are in the most exposed medium-term position.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252404
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Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216996
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The trial comes amid an escalating crackdown against domestic opposition forces. The crackdown has been presented as a response to Iranian-backed subversion, but the government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212627
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Prospects for the Gulf states to end 2019
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244558
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With oil prices at an eleven-year low and a budget breakeven price of over 120 dollars, fiscal pressures are spiralling in Bahrain. The kingdom faces the most severe fiscal…