Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy

Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy is a monthly publication which provides readers with economic analysis of the Middle East, its key players, and events affecting its marketplaces and societies. Iqtisadi is published once a month in both English and Hebrew. It is edited by Dr. Paul Rivlin and Dr. Joel Parker.

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Oman’s Economic Diversification from Oil and “Omanization” Policies

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December 24, 2018

Benjamin Yoel examines the means by which Oman attempts to deal with significant economic challenges.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Economic Reforms in Light of Recently Assertive Foreign Policy Choices

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November 25, 2018

Joseph Dubroff analyzes Saudi Arabia's economic performance over King Salman's reign, with an aim to answer how controversial foreign policy choices have affected Saudi economic performance.

The Sanctioned States: Economic Crises in Iran and Turkey

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October 24, 2018

Senior Researcher Paul Rivlin analyzes the deep economic effects that sanctions have had on the economies of Turkey and Iran.

Jordan’s Economy at a Crossroads: Part 2

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August 22, 2018

Caleb Esrig argues that Jordan's history of unhealthy fiscal behavior has made tax, subsidy, and spending reform difficult in Jordan, and has left the Kingdom beholden to the political demands of its donors.

Jordan’s Economy at a Crossroads

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July 25, 2018

Caleb Esrig evaluates the significant challenges to Jordan's continued economic stability, and argues that Jordan must undergo economic reform in order to meet the demands of its growing population.

Turkey’s pre-election economic crisis

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June 17, 2018

In this joint issue of Iqtisadi and Turkeyscope, Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin analyzes the current economic crisis in Turkey.

Gaza in Crisis

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May 29, 2018

Paul Rivlin examines the challenge to Israel's security posed by economic crisis in Gaza.

Rami Makhlouf and the Syrian war economy

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April 25, 2018

Mauro Primavera analyzes the ways that corrupt businessmen are capitalizing on the bloody Syrian conflict.

Syria: towards reconstruction or deconstruction?

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March 24, 2018

Paul Rivlin traces possible directions for post-conflict reconstruction of Syria.

Egypt’s economy: Turning the corner, standing still or in retreat?

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February 27, 2018

Senior Researcher Paul Rivlin analyzes the current state of the Egyptian economy given the somewhat optimistic report issued by the IMF in January, and the long history of such optimism proving premature.