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The Middle East and the challenge to the west

French scholar wants western governments to reconsider approach to MENA region

Political transition

Is Tunisia’s democracy at risk?

In its relations with Tunisia, the EU should focus on the needs of this young democracy rather than its own interests

Lebanon

Quick reforms are not in sight in Beirut

In Lebanon, the sense of optimism that was in the air a year ago is gone

Algeria

Protestors still call for genuine democracy in Algeria

Why the constitutional referendum did not end Algeria’s political crisis

Food insecurity

As in biblical times

East Africa is living with the looming threat of a second invasion of desert locusts

Misinformation

Old patterns, new content

In the Arab region, Corona fake news is reiterating long-established conspiracy theories

Public finance

In the driver’s seat

African governments must make economies more productive, gear them to sustainability and ensure their own financial viability

Entrepreneurship

Safeguarding long term viability

Entrepreneurs must consider their companies’ environmental and social impacts, but also ensure financial sustainability

Support pledges

Insufficient funding

Due to Covid-19, mid-Eastern crisis countries need more international support than ever

Syria

Difficult reconstruction

Reconstruction in Syria - challenges and possible courses of action

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