SWP This paper reports on the conflict dynamics that impede confronting COVID-19 challenges, the COVID-19 impact on the military balance of power, crucial actors likely to adjust their priorities as well as policy recommendations. Article
Read MoreVOA News This article reports on the ongoing challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic on Tunisia amid political tensions and its struggles for democracy. Article
Read MoreBrookings Institution This article reports on the expected economic and social fallout in light of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in Egypt. It assesses Egypt’s response to the pandemic and the IMF’s financial assistance. Article
Read MoreCarnegie Middle East Center This article reports on strategies and policy recommendations the Kuwaiti government could adopt to ensure the sustainability of the government’s current status as well as to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Article
Read MoreLSE This article reports on the health implications of COVID-19 as well as the dearth of data and the history of conflicts on the public health situation in Libya. Article
Read MoreArab Center Washington DC This article explains how the Egyptian government exploited the COVID-19 crisis for political gain. It also assesses the political measures taken to control the spread of the virus. Article
Read MoreUniversity of Oxford This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on life in Palestinian Refugee Camps and in compounding crises like annexation and the siege of the Gaza Strip as well as on the UNRWA’s preparedness and response plan. Article
Read MoreBrookings Institution This article reports on the political impact of the pandemic on Algeria and how authorities are using the pandemic to undermine the peaceful protest movement known as Hirak. Article
Read MoreAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Egypt This report discusses Egypt’s experience with COVID-19, government measures taken to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, the pandemic’s impact on commercial activity and workplace operations, and the international support available. Report
Read MoreChatham House This article reports on how the pandemic presented an opportunity for the Algerian government to introduce restrictive measures beyond those needed to contain COVID-19. Article
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