Domestic Politics

Struggling Iraq Faces Another Crisis in COVID-19

Istituto Affari Internazionali This article explores the impact of COVID-19 on Iraq’s economy, oil sector, unemployment rates, terrorism, and violence as well as the importance of support for economic reforms and improved healthcare capacity. Report

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The Road to (In)stability: The Impact of Covid-19 on the Egyptian Economy

Italian Institute for International Political Studies This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on the Egyptian Economy considering the nature of its political regime. It also highlights the need for structural reforms. Article

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How Is the COVID-19 Crisis Exacerbating Socioeconomic Inequality among Palestinians in Israel?

International Labour Organization This working paper explores the unique effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the Arab minority in Israel. Working Paper

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‘Tens of Millions of Yemenis’ Devastated by Unabated War and COVID-19

United Nations This article reports on the impact of the conflict in Yemen as well as the COVID-19 pandemic on mortality and various humanitarian crises. Article

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COVID-19 and the Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

Vision of Humanity This article reports on how the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies the fragile situation in Yemen through the lens of Positive Peace. Article

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Syria: Health Workers Lack Protection in Pandemic

Human Rights Watch This article reports on the situation of health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Syria. Article

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COVID-19 Ravages an Already Desperate Yemen

UNDP This article reports the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the pre-existing crises in Yemen. Article

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Egypt After the Coronavirus: Back to Square One

Arab Reform Initiative This paper argues for a major shift in Egypt’s governance in favor of greater openness in politics and markets, and for the international community to seriously engage Egypt on the need to reform economically and politically in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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Israel’s Measures and Its Cooperation with Palestine to Fight COVID-19

Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and cooperation measures. Journal Article

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Coronavirus Throws Another Challenge at Syria’s Doctors

United States Institute of Peace This article provides an analysis and commentary on the challenges COVID-19 poses on the healthcare system in Syria. Article

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