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The Coronavirus in Kuwait: An Agent of Reform?

Carnegie 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

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A Lack of Data and a Decade of War Undermine Libya’s Response to COVID-19

LSE 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

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Setbacks for Freedom of Expression as Tunisia Fights COVID-19

Global Voices This article reports on the attempts to silence Tunisian people who criticize the government’s response to COVID-19. Article

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Saudi Arabia Turns to E-Commerce during Covid-19 Outbreak

Oxford Business Group This article reports on the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in Saudi Arabia, leading to a boost in e-commerce. Article

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How Bahrain is Leading from the Front on Coronavirus Containment

The National News This article evaluates the Bahraini state’s response to the pandemic including the massive contact-tracing operation, the quick provision of isolation wards, the online learning system, the availability of human and capital resources, and the ways of addressing misinformation. Article

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