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Middle Eastern economy

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Lebanon’s economic ship is sinking, taking Hezbollah with it

The Trump administration has realized that in order to wound Hezbollah on a profound level the organization must be disjoined from the Lebanese economy, with an emphasis on the country's banking system.

Dr. Udi Levi
Policy Papers 02.08.2020
Hezbollah Lebanon Middle Eastern economy

Reject Iran’s Request for an IMF Loan

Under the pretext of separation between regime and people, Iran seeks $5 billion in IMF emergency funding to fight COVID-19. This would significantly undermine the pressure on Iran being applied by US sanctions, and therefore the loan should be denied.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 17.06.2020
Coronavirus Iran Middle Eastern economy
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Syria’s dictator Bashar Assad faces renewed challenges at all levels

Bashar Assad is not about to fall, But economic deterioration, regime infighting, sanctions and unrest are combining to place his regime under renewed, severe pressure.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 14.06.2020
Middle Eastern economy Syria
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Lebanon’s Economic Collapse: Consequences for Israel

Israel should study the strategic consequences of the continuous economic deterioration in Lebanon, with an emphasis on the Shiite community's situation. It might favor Hizballah.

Dr. Aiman Mansour
Policy Papers 04.06.2020
Lebanon Middle Eastern economy
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Erdogan’s Dangerous Diagonal: What can be Done to Counter Turkey’s EEZ claims?

Israel needs enhanced naval capability for the protection of its own EEZ and for the creation of a proper balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 09.12.2019
Middle Eastern economy Turkey
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Through a Different Lens: The Mideast as Seen from Doha

At a recent conference on the Mideast economy in Doha, which included the participation of Israeli scholars, discussions highlighted changes in the regional balance of power. Acceptance of Assad's rule in Syria is growing, but so are questions about how Syria’s rehabilitation will be financed. And some Iranians are signaling that Tehran is willing to make political compromises to alleviate economic pressures.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Policy Papers 26.11.2019
Middle Eastern economy

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