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1 – 10 of 40The GCLW is the traditional umbrella organisation for Lebanese trade unions, but has long been seen as too close to the political authorities. It has been increasingly outflanked…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230132
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216996
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The country’s economic crisis and the Christian community's demographic fears have increased anti-refugee sentiment, which politicians weaponised around the May 2022 elections. In…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280957
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Remittances are a major revenue source for poorer countries in the Middle East and Asia
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-GA210282
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Turkey has dropped its insistence on regime change in Syria as it seeks to defuse a domestic crisis over Syrian refugees and to contain Kurdish aspirations. Normalisation could…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272532
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MIDDLE EAST: US allies may announce labour reforms
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES257228
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The UN is seeking an additional USD10.3bn in donations to combat the pandemic worldwide, with around one-fifth earmarked for the Middle East.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254276
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They have failed to convene cabinet for more than a month amid a row over how to resolve a break in diplomatic relations with former Gulf allies. Measures taken by Saudi Arabia…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265648
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Israel’s war with Hamas is taking a growing toll on the economy mainly due to labour shortages. The economy has recovered quickly from previous short wars, but this conflict…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283437
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LEBANON: Financial woes will destroy public services