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EconSource: First Moroccan Islamic bank to open in 2016

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Sep 10, 2025

Ten questions (and expert answers) on Operation Inherent Resolve’s end in Iraq

This new frontier in the US-Iraq relationship leaves many opportunities, challenges and unknowns. Our experts unpack it all.

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EconSource: First Moroccan Islamic bank to open in 2016

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Sep 8, 2025

Haftar’s long game: Dynastic power and diplomatic leverage in Libya

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Karim Mezran and Dario Cristiani

Haftar may be shaping not only the current political landscape, but is also positioning himself—and his family—for long-term influence.

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EconSource: First Moroccan Islamic bank to open in 2016

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Aug 29, 2025

Is the cautious China-Iran military cooperation at a turning point?

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Jean-Loup Samaan

With a new war between Iran and Israel still an immediate threat, China might need to ask itself: Is cooperation with Iran worth risking its diplomacy model in the Gulf?

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Mar 25, 2015

EconSource: First Moroccan Islamic bank to open in 2016

By EconSource

The governor of Morocco’s central bank has announced that the country’s first financial institution fully compliant with the principles of sharia will open in 2016. The launching of the Islamic finance industry is part of efforts to stimulate the Moroccan economy and attract more foreign investment. Morocco has already approved plans to create a committee […]

MENASource

Mar 25, 2015

Top News: Saudi Troops Amassing on Yemeni Border

By MENASource

Saudi Arabia is moving heavy military equipment, including artillery, to areas near its border with Yemen.

MENASource

Mar 25, 2015

Top News: Egypt Denies Approval of Military Intervention in Yemen

By EgyptSource

Yemen’s Foreign Minister Riad Yassin has said that Egypt and Gulf countries had approved a military intervention in the country following a request it made to the Arab League. Yassin told Sky News Arabia that his country had submitted a request to the Arab League which was approved by Egypt and Gulf states. Foreign Ministry Spokesman […]

MENASource

Mar 25, 2015

Iran’s Free Pass in the Region

By Frederic C. Hof

In his recent Nowruz address to the people of Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said something I have heard more than once from Iranian counterparts in track two (unofficial) discussions: “The negotiations with America are about the nuclear program and nothing else, everyone should know this . . .

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MENASource

Mar 24, 2015

A Half Victory in the Fight against Police Violence

By Khaled Dawoud

In recent weeks, Egypt has witnessed a series of charges brought against security personnel. Recently, Prosecutor Hisham Barakat announced the decision to charge a police officer with the killing of peaceful protester and Socialist Popular Alliance Party (SPAP) member—Shaimaa al-Sabbagh. A day later, a police general and conscript were also charged with concealing evidence in […]

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 24, 2015

Top News: South Syria rebels given more arms; Jordan says it will help train rebels

By MENASource

Mainstream rebels in Syria’s Southern Front say foreign states have stepped up weapons supplies to them since Damascus launched an offensive early last month to regain the frontier zone near Jordan and Israel in the provinces of Rif Dimashq, Deraa, and Quneitra.

MENASource

Mar 24, 2015

Top News: Forensics Spokesperson Removed from Post Following Remarks on Activist Death

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s Forensic Medicine Authority removed its spokesperson, Hisham Abdel Hamid, from his post on Tuesday, over televised remarks he made concerning the death of the activist Shaimaa al-Sabbagh. 

MENASource

Mar 24, 2015

EconSource: Egyptian president orders new bonds issued for Suez project

By EconSource

Egypt’s president has issued a decree to offer new bonds to the public to generate revenue to develop the Suez Canal area, where authorities aim to create new infrastructure and industries and draw foreign investment. The canal is currently undergoing expansion aimed at allowing two-way traffic starting in August. That project was also funded by […]

MENASource

Mar 23, 2015

Tunisia’s Foreign Policy: A Delicate Balance

By Youssef Cherif

As a small and relatively poor country with limited natural resources and military capabilities, Tunisia will have to manage its relationship with powerful Western countries and volatile regional partners to ensure its future stability.

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 23, 2015

Top News: Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan Sign Declaration of Principles to Resolve Nile Dam Dispute

By EgyptSource

Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan signed an initial agreement on Monday, in a critical step towards resolving a four-year dispute over Nile water sharing arrangements among Basin countries.

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