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1 – 10 of 16The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280803
ISSN: 2633-304X
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TUNISIA: IMF deal will raise political tensions
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES274700
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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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IRAQ: Fiscal crunch risks a new political crisis
This follows the September 26 resignation of Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib, who failed to build consensus between fragmented elites, including Shia political-military…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256736
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LEBANON: New budget will fail to avert economic crash
LEBANON: Chaotic protests and sectarianism will rise
COVID-19 cases have spiked in the wake of the devastating August 4 explosion that destroyed parts of Beirut, causing mass casualties and forcing the resignation of Prime Minister…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254641
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Despite a series of IMF programmes since 1989, public sector debt levels have climbed to worrying heights, driven by deficits on both fiscal and current account accounts. Jordan’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270291
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Policing in Arab countries.