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1 – 10 of 26Many centrist and reformist candidates have been disqualified or declined to stand. This, together with the poor state of the economy and resentment over money spent abroad on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285528
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government will seek to boost turnout without opening up any more political or social space, and conservatives will maintain their thorough monopoly of power. However…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283522
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SYRIA: Fuel crisis to trigger anti-government protests
Both sides -- the internationally recognised Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and the Huthi -- appear ready to give Grundberg a little more time to secure a new agreement…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273367
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The expansionary budget increases social welfare spending significantly above the present inflation rate, highlighting the government’s concern that worsening economic conditions…
LEBANON: Politicians may externalise mounting crisis
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES258751
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IRAN: Tehran faces a massive COVID-19 economic hit
Workers’ protests in Iran have been growing due to the impact of sanctions, economic mismanagement, low and unpaid wages, inflation, increasing poverty levels and corruption. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270452
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Subsidies on basic goods and services account for around 12% of total government spending, imposing pressure on the budget without necessarily reaching those Iranians who need…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270680
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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…