Information on "Economics" and "Middle East"
June 2013
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Jun 2013
A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition
Author: William A Byrd, Gary Milante, Kenneth Anye
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In order to aid the policy development process in Afghanistan, this report looks at other low-income countries that have attempted to transition from a state of violent conflict into one of relative 'normalcy', or even peace. More on «A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition»
May 2013
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15 May 2013
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 10
Author: Mamuka Tsereteli, Gulshan Sachdeva, Robert M Cutler, Valery Dzutsev, Joldosh Osmonov, Eka Janashia, Georgiy Voloshin, Mina Muradova
Publisher: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
Articles in this issue discuss the need for a stronger US and European policy on the South Caucasus; India's plans to bring Russian Hydrocarbons to South Asia; Azerbaijan's deepening ties to Israel; and Russia's unchanging policies in the North Cauca... More on «Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 10»
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Energy and Meat
Author: Kinga Brudzińska, Patrycja Sasnal, Bartosz Wiśniewski
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This policy brief analyzes possible future developments in Polish-Saudi relations. More on «Energy and Meat» -
Apr 2013
Turkish and Iranian Interests and Policies in the South Caucasus
Author: Evanthia Balla
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This brief discusses the constant balancing act that the South Caucasus states of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are performing in their relations with the US, Russia, Turkey and Iran. More on «Turkish and Iranian Interests and Policies in the South Caucasus» -
Apr 2013
Stabilizing Afghanistan: Proposals for Improving Security, Governance, and Aid/Economic Development
Author: Tobias Ellwood
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This report assesses the progress in Afghanistan from the security, governance, and economic development perspectives. More on «Stabilizing Afghanistan: Proposals for Improving Security, Governance, and Aid/Economic Development»
March 2013
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28 Mar 2013
Afghanistan’s Economic Transition
Author: Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Much of the discourse about the transition in Afghanistan has focused on the ability of the Afghan security sector to repel insurgent attacks. More on «Afghanistan’s Economic Transition» -
11 Mar 2013
Turkey’s Economy: An Example for the Middle East and North Africa?
Author: Numan Kurtulmus
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a talk about economic progress and democratic development in Turkey given by Numan Kurtulmus, Deputy Chairman for Economic Affairs of the Turkish Justice and Development Party (AKP). More on «Turkey’s Economy: An Example for the Middle East and North Africa?» -
Mar 2013
Regionalism and Regionalization in the Middle East
Author: Matteo Legrenzi, Marina Calculli
Publisher: International Peace Institute (IPI)
This paper examines which factors have supported and which have limited attempts at regional cooperation in the Middle East. More on «Regionalism and Regionalization in the Middle East»
February 2013
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28 Feb 2013
US Trade and Investment in the Middle East and North Africa
Author: Rebecca M Nelson, Mary Jane Bolle, Shayerah Ilias Akhtar
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides background and analysis for policymakers considering a re-evaluation of US trade and investment in the MENA region in light of political change. More on «US Trade and Investment in the Middle East and North Africa» -
25 Feb 2013
What Scenarios for the Euro-Mediterranean in 2030 in the Wake of the Post-Arab Spring?
Author: Rym Ayadi, Carlo Sessa
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper presents three scenarios of how regional relations between the EU and the southern Mediterranean countries will develop after the Arab Spring. More on «What Scenarios for the Euro-Mediterranean in 2030 in the Wake of the Post-Arab Spring?»
