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They joined a public statement warning the government against undermining a landmark international agreement governing the strategic Turkish Straits. The government’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260742
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The conflict has created tensions between the UAE’s leaders and Arab public opinion. Over the longer term, the country’s assertive foreign policy has also drawn criticism from its…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282679
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The controversial plan for a ship canal bypassing the Bosphorus.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224287
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The region has nonetheless seen waves of protests and some inter-communal clashes and terrorism over the past decade and more. Moreover, there are strong grievances in the south…
That reflects the state’s failure to address waste management challenges. During his 2014-19 tenure, unpopular Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk failed to find a permanent solution…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243513
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Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a surge in green issuance from Emirati banks highlights the growth in a debt market that can help fund efforts to mitigate and adapt…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286226
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Earlier in July, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government unveiled ambitious new targets for clean power and low-carbon hydrogen production. The main emirates are accelerating…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280961
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Delegates succeeded in establishing most of the technical guidance necessary to implement the 2015 Paris Agreement -- a notable achievement, but not one that will, in itself…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240660
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Libya’s water and electricity infrastructure has endured years of neglect, mismanagement and sabotage, resulting in precarious or erratic supplies. This has prompted public…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273883
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The lack or unreliability of water supplies has emerged as a major political challenge in Iran, sparking repeated protests throughout 2018.