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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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The PA faces financial collapse and a leadership and security crisis. It provides education, health and other government services to the great majority of Palestinians and shares…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273287
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PALESTINIANS: Long-term economic decline looms
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES278637
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IRAQ: Minor concessions cannot restore Kurds’ economy
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES230517
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The audit and wider structural economic reforms are preconditions for urgently needed foreign aid. Economic conditions in Lebanon are still worsening, with power cuts, food…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260652
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The political establishment has given strong backing to the budget cuts ordered by Abadi. The 2016 budget has been amended to account for the collapse of Iraq's planned 2016…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208310
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IRAQ: Baghdad may devalue the dinar
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES258252
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LEBANON: "Failed state" warnings are realistic
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES254319
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Razzaz was appointed after the dismissal of his predecessor following June's nationwide protests. These were ostensibly united around a common rejection of a new income tax law…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236327
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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…