Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy

Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy is a bi-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 in English and is edited by Dr. Paul Rivlin and Dr. Joel Parker.

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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.

What Saudi Arabia, Iran and Tunisia have in common: The Economy, Stupid!

Date

January 29, 2018

Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin analyzes how economic problems have come to a head in three very different states in the region: Saudi Arabia, Iran and Tunisia. As a result, unrest has developed with social and political consequences.

What's happening in the Oil Markets?

Date

December 25, 2017

Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin analyzes recent trends in the global energy markets and how they reflect, and influence, regional events in the Middle East.

The Saudi Sheikh Up

Date

November 27, 2017

Paul Rivlin analyzes the economic factors behind the political shifts in Saudi Arabia.

Kurdistan’s Economic Woes

Date

October 30, 2017

Paul Rivlin analyzes the consequences of the recent KRG loss of oil fields in the Kirkuk region following the September 2017 independence referendum.

Qatar’s Activist Foreign Policy and The 2022 World Cup

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August 22, 2017

Jesse Weinberg examines the Qatar crisis through the lens of Qatar's foreign policy objectives and its hosting of the 2022 World Cup.

Demographics between the Mediterranean and the River Jordan

Date

July 23, 2017

MDC Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin examines demographic trends in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza and their implications.

The Qatar Crisis

Date

June 22, 2017

Senior Research Fellow Paul Rivlin examines the Qatar crisis and the potential economic ramifications for Qatar.

The Crisis in Gaza

Date

May 28, 2017

MDC Senior Researcher Paul Rivlin explains the evolving social and economic conditions in the Gaza Strip, using several recently released reports that provide new data on recent developments.

Turkey's Economy is Paying the Price

Date

March 30, 2017

Paul Rivlin explains how Turkey's economic growth has slowed after 2008, due in part to the flagging pace of reform that had been designed to move Turkey towards European Union membership.