ARB - Economic Reform

Seeking Wealth, Taking Power

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:21:01 +0000

The Egyptian military’s economic interests are driving it to seek further political control.

The Challenges of Rebuilding Gaza

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:29:12 +0000

Gaza cannot be rebuilt in a political vacuum; and conditions alone placed on international funding of Gaza’s reconstruction are not likely to work.

The Islamic State and the Cost of Governing

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 17:05:13 +0000

Although the Islamic State gained access to significant resources in Syria and Iraq, budgetary constraints will hinder the group’s expansionist aims.

Sisi’s Dilemma

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:29:51 +0000

As long as Sisi remains heavily dependent on the military and other state institutions, he can neither push too hard against their interests nor count on them to always back his policies.

Sisi’s Economic Call to Arms

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:11:54 +0000

Sisi’s gradual introduction of subsidy reforms has forestalled major unrest, but public dissatisfaction will mount if these are seen as coming at the expense of the poor.

Economic Challenges Facing Egypt’s Next President

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:44:53 +0000

To be successful, Egypt’s next administration must address macroeconomic instability while also pursuing policies to decrease poverty and unemployment.

The IMF in Egypt, Act Two

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:31:07 +0000

Despite the challenges of long-term dependence on GCC benefactors, their aid gives Egypt a chance to reengage with the IMF and other international creditors.

Fueling Egypt’s Economy

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:11:51 +0000

The short-term woes of Egypt’s oil and gas industry will continue until underlying structural issues are addressed, regardless of changes in broader political instability.

Egypt’s Economy and the Fall of the Beblawi Government

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:39:07 +0000

No Egyptian government will be stable unless it successfully addresses the country's many interrelated economic troubles.

Oil, Libyans’ Bargaining Chip

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:09:02 +0000

Conflict over Libya’s oil sector has become a proxy for numerous other conflicts that are working themselves out in post-uprising Libya.

Losing Syria’s Economic Future

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:56:44 +0000

Left with a tattered economy after nearly three years of war, an effective economic recovery plan should be a cornerstone of Syria’s reconciliation.

Morocco’s Two-Track Approach to the Western Sahara Conflict

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:13:46 +0000

Morocco’s focus on economic development in Western Sahara, in an attempt to build support for its rule among residents, has left negotiations without a clear path forward.

The Cost of Syrian Refugees

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:53:03 +0000

Economic and demographic strains from the Syrian refugee crisis are impacting Jordan’s own domestic balance of power.

Peace Two Ways

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:46:35 +0000

Intra-Palestinian reconciliation takes a back seat to the Israeli-Palestinian Peace process.

When the Desert Runs Dry

Tue, 28 May 2013 13:42:32 +0000

Why Saudi Arabia’s oil addiction could spell major trouble

Egypt and the IMF: Time for a Different Approach

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The country’s economic problems will hardly be solved by IMF emphasis on austerity.

Syria’s Foreign Legions II: Returning Home

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The return of foreign jihadis currently fighting in Syria will have significant security implications for their home countries and the region.

Unreserved

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Egypt’s foreign reserves are key to understanding its post-uprising economic issues.

Laboring Against Themselves

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The responses of Gulf Cooperation Council countries to the 2011 uprisings only reinforce a culture of state dependency.

The Cost of Being Syria’s Neighbor

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The region’s crises have had a profound impact on the Lebanese economy and revealed its fragile state.

Egypt’s Hard Economic Choices

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

On the second anniversary of the January 25 revolution, Egypt’s post-Mubarak economic situation does not look reassuring.

The Latest Way to Solve Poverty in the Middle East

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

“Social entrepreneurship” is the latest buzzword in attracting funding. But is the concept really combating poverty?

After Battles Come Syria's Economic Choices

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

The political opposition has failed to address the issue of Syria's economic reconstruction—a debate that will define the country's character and future.

Aden’s Port in the Storm

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Ousting the port of Aden’s old management might signal that Yemen’s north-south tensions are easing.

Egypt’s Looming Fiscal Crisis

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:00:00 +0000

No matter who the new Egyptian president is, he will face a daunting challenge: defusing the country's looming fiscal crisis. What options will he have, and where will the money come from?