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The inefficiency and poor quality of the public transit network has allowed start-ups in this area to grow. Millions of dollars’ worth of investments have recently been secured by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241895
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government's response to returning foreign fighters.
Civil society protest movements in Iraq and Lebanon.
The impasse, which leaves Tunisia without a fully functioning government, is taking place against a backdrop of mounting popular protests over worsening economic conditions, the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259800
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This reminder of the country’s past religious diversity belies the strong dominance of the Shia religious establishment. President Hassan Rouhani has repeatedly promised to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB231919
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The Turkish leadership believes that a new US administration may stand back from its predecessor's criticisms of Turkey and be better placed to strike a deal with Russia and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214853
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Erdogan’s unexpected about-turn on Ataturk.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB226093
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In June, Morocco accused Algeria of illicitly facilitating the transfer of Western Saharan independence leader Brahim Ghali to Spain for medical treatment. In July, an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263612
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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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As the era of high oil revenues comes to an end, the two states are planning for different economies -- with profound impacts on state-society relations and the social contract…