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Iran Sanctions: Who Really Wins?
30 Sep 2009
As Iran prepares to meet with the United States and five other international powers in Geneva, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani argues that, while the stakes are high, sanctions may still be the wrong choice. Existing sanctions have had no discernible effect on Iran's nuclear policy, and harsher sanctions may actually strengthen President Ahmadinejad's populist control of the economy.
The Middle East and the New Global Economy: Development and Diversification in Saudi Arabia
23 Sep 2009
Saudi Arabia will join other Group of Twenty (G-20) nations this week to address the global economic recovery. In a discussion with the Middle East Youth Initiative, expert economist Hassan Hakimian explains that the government’s stimulus budget has helped to cushion the country from the worst effects of the recession. Yet, the long-term challenges of developing the non-oil, private sector and harnessing human capital remain.
The Middle East and the New Global Economy: Revisiting Egypt in the Wake of the Downturn
22 Sep 2009
As leaders from the Group of Twenty (G-20) nations prepare to meet to take stock of the world’s economy, the Middle East finds itself increasingly influenced by global trends and policies. Tarik Yousef and Ragui Assaad discuss Egypt’s responses to the downturn and its future role in the global economy.
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by Tarik Yousef in Civic Participation, Education, Employment, Housing and Credit, Egypt, Middle East at
16:45
Youth Ambassador Think Tank: Sustainability - What Does It Mean for the Middle East?
17 Sep 2009
MEYI’s Youth Ambassador Think Tank is a forum to encourage active discussion on topics of timely relevance to Middle Eastern youth. Our sixth topic solicits perspectives on how sustainable development can be effectively pursued in the Middle East.
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by MEYI Team in Civic Participation, Education, Employment, Housing and Credit, Global, Lebanon, Middle East, Yemen at
11:00
