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One of the symptoms of the policy drift that has characterised Algeria during the latter part of Bouteflika’s rule has been the steady exodus of qualified professionals towards…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242504
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Lower oil and gas revenues are the major transmission channel of the global crisis to regional economies, but tourism, financial and professional services are also taking a major…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251403
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GCC austerity squeezing foreign workers.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216606
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The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), together with its Basij militia, has partly restored its reputation for effective action. At the same time, new local civil society…
New residency rules in Saudi Arabia.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245082
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The November 29 resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi has left a political vacuum. Demonstrations moved into a new phase in December, with militias supporting populist…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249421
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Changing undercurrents in Algeria society and their potential impact.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB203148
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The strikes were in response to a video released by the Islamic State group (ISG) yesterday showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Copts who had been kidnapped from Sirte on two…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197699
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The government’s determination to hold elections on time despite popular calls for postponement amid a pandemic resurgence sparked boycott campaigns. Despite safety measures such…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257719
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The increases include the withdrawal of some tax breaks that had been available in special investment zones. The budget is aimed primarily at reining in the fiscal deficit, after…