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Financing MENA: The Struggles of Overreliance on Oil, Western Capital, and the Gulf

Iraq comes face-to-face with its overdependency on oil, while Egypt deepens its reliance on Gulf investment and Syria risks sanctions in a desperate bid…

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Gulf-funded, Gold-tied: Egypt’s Growing Dependence on the UAE

Emirati investment and gold trade bolsters Abu Dhabi's regional edge, at the cost of Cairo's independence.

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Securitising Sovereignty: Egypt’s Sukuk Bet

Cairo risks its sovereignty in exchange for access to Islamic financial markets.

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Rentier Reckoning: Iraq’s Fragile Economy Amid a Region on the Brink

With oil generating over 91% of federal revenues, Iraq faces mounting economic and political risks amid regional instability (Iran vs Israel) and a…

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Syria’s SWIFT Reconnection: A Step into the Western Finance Regulation Trap?

The move risks undermining Syria’s decades-long alignment with Eastern powers.

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In Response to US Unreliability: Iran-Venezuela Finalise FTA

Failure of American negotiations has prompted the agreement.

Jun 17 •

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In Pursuit of Diversification, MENA Deepens Global Ties

Gulf states deepen regional and international ties, while North Africa looks for international business partnerships.

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Kuwait’s $2.45 Billion Leap: Towards GCC with UAE Naval Deal

Gulf defense ties deepen.

Jun 11 •

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Algeria Renews Bid for Mineral Exploration

A 2023 draft law to allow foreign firms into Algeria's underdeveloped mining sector has come up again.

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Russia Doubles Down on Libya—Through Belarus

Deepened engagement advances Moscow's interests.

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Oman’s Karbala Airport Venture: Deepening Shia Crescent Ties

Muscat is leading the Shia crescent to BRICS.

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