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Competition over water may drive new crises in Iraq

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IRAQ

Water scarcity is rising, principally because of the construction of upstream dams. However, climate issues and domestic mismanagement are also playing a major role. The…

Middle East and North Africa water security in 2030

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PROSPECTS 2030

Growing populations and climate change are putting additional pressure on the region’s water resources at a time when food security risks are rising in many of the MENA countries…

Iraq will be reluctant to address crop burning threat

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IRAQ

That comes despite widespread instances of crop destruction in recent months, especially in the north-west, and is largely attributable to excellent weather during the growing…

More Syrians will go hungry, at home and abroad

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SYRIA

Donors have over the past year sharply cut humanitarian assistance to Syrians both inside and outside the country, citing funding shortfalls and record levels of global need. Food…

Turkey letting Syrians work will not change much soon

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TURKEY

The regulation on work permits for 'foreigners under temporary protection'.

Prospects for Syria in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for Syria in 2018.