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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How Jordan Survives: Part 2

Date

November 30, 2016

Dr. Paul Rivlin explains how the Jordanian regime has remained in power despite the challenges it has faced in recent years.

How Jordan Survives: Part 1

Date

October 31, 2016

In this edition of Iqtisadi, Paul Rivlin examines the demographic, labor market, and budgetary problems that Jordan has faced in recent years.

The Development of the Sino-Iranian Limited Partnership: China’s $600-Billion Proposition

Date

September 28, 2016

Michael Schwartz examines the background and recent history of Sino-Iranian relations and explains how commercial and trade relations have changed between China and Iran since the July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1.

Will Low Oil Prices Force Change In the GCC?

Date

August 18, 2016

Paul Rivlin explains the effects of falling oil prices on the political bargain between the GCC states and their citizens.

Egypt's Economy: The Agony Continues

Date

July 31, 2016

Dr. Paul Rivlin explains Egypt's economic challenges, examining the factors that have led to slow growth and high inflation.

Brexit: England's Arab Spring

Date

June 30, 2016

Senior MDC Researcher Dr. Paul Rivlin explains why a majority of UK voters shocked the world and chose to leave the European Union.

Saudi Arabia's Plans for Change: Are they feasible?

Date

May 31, 2016

MDC Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin and MDC Intern Andrea Helfant show how the recent decline in Saudi oil revenue – from $330 billion in 2012 to a forecast $115-130 billion in 2016 – has led to radical policy changes and assess the prospects for their implementation.

The Political Economy of Lebanon's Garbage Crisis

Date

May 1, 2016

Eliyahu Kamisher, the Steinhardt-Israel Institute Research Assistant and Intern, examines the multiple challenges facing the Lebanese state since 2011 through the lens of Beirut's conspicuous mountains of trash.

The Dominoes Fall: The War in Syria, Europe and Turkey

Date

March 31, 2016

In this issue of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, MDC Senior Researcher Dr. Paul Rivlin examines the demographic, economic, and political implications of the war in Syria for Europe and Turkey.

Saudi Arabia's Multiple Crises

Date

February 24, 2016

Senior Researcher Dr. Paul Rivlin explains the challenges facing Saudi Arabia in light of low oil prices and its regional rivalry with Iran.