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Tunisia’s Economic Decline Continues 29 August 2023 - Despite high hopes for Tunisia’s future following the overthrow of President Zine El Abedne Ben Ali, the country has experienced a trend of economic decline since 2011 in tandem with an era of political dysfunction. The rise of President Kais… »
Egypt: Infrastructure and Building Projects Mask Economic Woes 8 July 2023 - Under the government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt has undertaken a large number of ostensibly impressive infrastructure projects, the most notable of which has been the building of the New Administrative Capital (NAC) to which government ministries are supposed… »
Morocco’s Automobile Industry and Decarbonisation 24 May 2023 - Morocco’s recent unveiling of a new hydrogen car prototype developed by the native-owned car company Neo Motors should be seen as part of a two-pronged strategy: first, to continue to expand manufacturing and development of automobiles as a key part… »
Sudan: Protracted Conflict and Continued Economic Downturn Likely 5 May 2023 - The armed conflict in Sudan that began in mid-April between the regular army led by Abd al-Fatah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Muhammad Hamdan Daqlo (Hamedti) is essentially a power struggle. Whereas the regular army wishes… »
The Syria-Turkey Earthquake: New Prospects for ‘Normalisation’? 20 February 2023 - In theory, the aftermath of the earthquake that has primarily affected southern Turkey and northern Syria could offer new opportunities for the Syrian government to cement acceptance of its rule by both its Turkish neighbour and by the wider international… »
Iran’s Economy: A Bleak Picture but an Enduring Regime 29 December 2022 - The state of Iran’s economy presents an overall bleak outlook for the year 2023. Although assessments from major financial institutions point to economic growth for Iran for the coming year, this growth is limited, whereas inflation rates remain high and… »