Sudan’s political transition is in peril. Western and Gulf states must now take urgent action to help install a civilian administration, argues the International Crisis Group

International Crisis Group 08 Jun 2019

India

Why Modi 2.0 means a boost for India’s relations with China and the Arab world

India’s Prime Minister Modi stands on the cusp of history, argues the ORF's Manoj Joshi. He now has the chance to emerge as a transformational figure in the international arena

Observer Research Foundation 24 May 2019

Education and Skills

Women in Cairo are using martial arts to combat harassment

Experts surveyed by the Thomson Reuters Foundation in 2017 ranked Cairo as the world's most dangerous megacity for women.

Mohamed Zaki · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 22 May 2019

International Security

Q&A: The Iran–U.S. crisis explained

Tensions between the US and Iran are rising. Barbara Slavin, director of the Future of Iran Initiative at the Atlantic Council, assesses the risk of serious conflict

Barbara Slavin · Atlantic Council 14 May 2019

Decarbonizing Energy

These are the surprising candidates to be the ‘solar superpowers’ in the 21st century

As the world continues to move toward renewables, the major energy exporting countries of the Arabian Gulf once again find themselves blessed by geography.

Dénes Csala · The Conversation 08 May 2019

International Security

Israeli–Gulf relations: will the détente deepen or dry up?

Strategic interests can take closer Israeli-Gulf ties only so far. Economic and person-to-person relations also need to be developed, argues Daniel J. Samet of the Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 02 May 2019

Inclusive Growth Framework

How Algeria can boost its economy

Algeria’s economy is growing too slowly to provide enough jobs for a young, expanding, and increasingly restless population.

Rabah Arezki · Project Syndicate 11 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

This is Africa's ambitious free trade plan, mapped

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could unite the continent and help it become a major force on the global economic stage.

Nick Routley · Visual Capitalist 09 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

7 highlights from our meeting on the Middle East and North Africa

From adapting to our changing climate and creating jobs for young people to the rise of Arab women and the region's most exciting start-ups, here's a look at some of the key moments from ...

Ross Chainey 07 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

The key to sustainable growth in MENA? Getting more women into work

The barriers holding MENA's women back from entering the workplace are costing the region a staggering $575 billion a year. To overcome them and unlock this dividend will require concerte...

Hani Ashkar 07 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

How women in MENA are taking on the status quo - and winning

The role of women across the Arab world has been dictated by tradition for generations - but today, younger women want more from life, and they are determined to upend the status quo.

Noor Alsalhi 07 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

We have the tools to beat climate change. Now we need to legislate

We have the tech and know-how needed to fight climate change - but we can't wait for individuals to do the right thing. It's time for boldness and action from our national and regional la...

Dietmar Siersdorfer 06 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

These are the best universities in the MENA region

As the latest university rankings are released, here’s how the top universities in the MENA region stack up.

Kate Whiting 06 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

How the Middle East is suffering on the front lines of climate change

Climate change threatens the Middle East and North Africa more than any other region on the planet. By the end of the century, daytime highs could reach 50°C, with 200 days of exceptional...

Douglas Broom 05 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

A new generation of women leaders is making waves in the Arab world

Around the world, more women are being elevated to positions of diplomatic and political leadership, and the Arab world is no exception.

Rana Zakarneh 05 Apr 2019

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