Human Rights Watch This article evaluates the coercive environment and discriminatory policies implemented by Lebanese municipalities as part of their efforts to combat COVID-19, undermining the country’s public health response. Article
Read MoreHuman Rights Watch This article reports on the steps taken by the Qatari authorities to protect migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, setting forth recommendations for further action. Article
Read MoreThe Rand Corporation This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economies in the Middle East that may be particularly affected by the fall in oil prices. It also explains what that impact means for the United States as it tries to maintain its influence in the region. Article
Read MoreInternational Food Policy Research This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy in Egypt by looking at variables such as household income, poverty markers, disruptions in tourism and declining remittances. Article
Read MoreSSRN This working paper studies the cases of Egypt and Australia to draw lessons about the relationship between climate and the spread of germs and viruses in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Working Paper
Read MoreUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization This report examines the impact of COVID-19 on the manufacturing industry, as well as policy recommendations and UN initiatives to alleviate the impact of COVID-19 in Egypt. Report
Read MoreMedRxiv This working paper studies the effects of COVID-19 mitigation measures in Algeria. Working Paper
Read MoreGIGA Focus This working paper details the various responses to the coronavirus in the MENA region and the political implications. Working Paper
Read MoreProject on Middle East Political Science This working paper assesses the framing of the pandemic through the lens of the securitization theory. It discusses the application of that theory through the responses of certain countries in the Middle East. Working Paper
Read MoreInternational Organization for Migration This report examines the COVID-19 situation in Somalia and the ways the IOM can contribute to the national preparedness and response plan. Report
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