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Succession in Gulf Arab states.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227726
ISSN: 2633-304X
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As GCC countries push for privatisation, while also nationalising the labour force, the prospect of citizens becoming increasingly willing to resort to strikes cannot be…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282174
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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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Religious communities and their COVID-19 responses.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252854
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The fallout from conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic also clouds the horizon for many. The survey suggests an increasing divide between young people in the Gulf states, who seem…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257344
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Kuwait’s latest corruption scandal has led to the dissolution of the government and forced out top ministers. Its outcome highlights the extent to which the emir still manages…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249128
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Fuel subsidy cuts in the Middle East and North Africa.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230294
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Failures of Iranian gas and electricity supplies have combined with attacks on pylons and a heatwave to cause severe power cuts in Iraq this summer. In the longer term, Tehran’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263307
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Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279486
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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA: Youth discontent could rise