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President Hassan Rouhani has satisfied his constituents by concluding the nuclear deal -- the key pledge of his 2013 election campaign. However, he has yet to deliver on a number…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205825
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Dust storms across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have increased in recent years, disrupting day-to-day life and creating significant health issues. The Levant has borne…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271168
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US sanctions are nevertheless causing major difficulties for importers. Even for trade that is technically exempt from sanctions, notably food and medicines, a lack of financial…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241775
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Prospects for the Gulf states to end-2020.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253010
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Prospects for Turkey to end-2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244730
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His government is in an impasse with the conservative parliament over the draft budget for the new fiscal year beginning on March 21. Rouhani needs the US sanctions to be lifted…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259460
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Despite some hardline criticism, there has been a generally positive reception inside Iran for the agreement reached on July 14. By securing the deal, Rouhani has fulfilled his…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201173
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From a rate of 39,000 to the dollar in December 2017, the rial devalued to around 65,000 in April 2018. There was a sharp spike to 75,000 after US President Donald Trump announced…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235424
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The government is suffering a wave of popular anger after its austerity programme caused days of countrywide protests. Changing ministers is a standard royal method to deflect…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235249
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Promised extra food rations have yet to appear, deepening economic pressure on households. Last year’s twin shocks of the pandemic and oil-price collapse contributed to a fiscal…