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EconSource Headlines- January 6, 2014

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Jan 14, 2026

Voices from Iran: As rejection of government reaches all-time high, Iranians also wary of foreign intervention

If Trump is serious about peace, stability, and a lasting legacy, the path forward does not run through air strikes or transactional deals with a failing theocracy.

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EconSource Headlines- January 6, 2014

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Jan 28, 2026

Trump’s National Security Strategy doesn’t downgrade the Middle East, it redefines it

By
Kristian Alexander

Trump’s strategy is a sophisticated refinement of “America First.” For the Gulf, the implications are significant, but manageable.

Middle East
National Security

EconSource Headlines- January 6, 2014

MENASource
Jan 13, 2026

Eight questions (and expert answers) on the SDF’s withdrawal from Syria’s Aleppo

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Atlantic Council experts

Our experts unpack why violence erupted, what it means for Kurdish safety and integration in Syria, and how Washington is engaging.

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Jan 6, 2014

EconSource Headlines- January 6, 2014

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

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Jan 6, 2014

Gulf Leadership Needed in Egypt, Not Just Cash

By Richard LeBaron

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates have been generous donors to Egypt over the last year, supporting the military efforts to neutralize the Muslim Brotherhood and allowing the Egyptian economy to limp along.

International Organizations
North Africa

MENASource

Jan 3, 2014

Sisi for Egypt—in 2022?

By David Johnson

Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, according to most interpretations, faces a stark decision—run for President of Egypt and confirm both the fears and hopes of different parts of Egyptian society, or stand back, all shades-of-Cincinnatus, and allow someone else to take the helm. Amid calls from prominent Egyptian figures supporting a possible run (not to mention an initiative […]

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Jan 3, 2014

Top News: Tunisia Starts Voting on New Constitution

By MENASource

Three years since the revolution, Tunisia’s parliament began voting today on a new constitution. Of the National Assembly’s 217, 192 members attended the opening debate, where lawmakers began voting one by one on the introductory clauses to the constitution.

MENASource

Jan 3, 2014

Top News: Four killed as Morsi Supporters Clash with Police in Governorates

By EgyptSource

Riot police clashed with supporters of Egypt’s former Islamist president across the country on Friday, leaving four dead as the Muslim Brotherhood renewed calls to protest ahead of a key referendum later this month. 

MENASource

Jan 3, 2014

EconSource Headlines- January 3, 2014

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

MENASource

Jan 2, 2014

Top News: Death Toll Passes 130,000; 73,000 Killed in 2013

By MENASource

The death toll in Syria’s civil war has risen to at least 130,433, more than a third of them civilians, but the real figure is probably much higher, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Tuesday. 

MENASource

Jan 2, 2014

Top News: Egypt Detains Al-Jazeera Journalists on Terrorism Charge

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s top prosecutor on Tuesday ordered five people – including four journalists working for satellite news broadcaster Al-Jazeera English – held for 15 days on suspicion of joining a terrorist organization and spreading false news harmful to the state security.

MENASource

Jan 2, 2014

EconSource Headlines-January 2, 2014

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

MENASource

Dec 24, 2013

Genuine Reforms Key to Jordan’s Stability

By Faysal Itani

Although it appears that Jordan has survived the Arab uprisings thus far, all is not well in the Hashemite kingdom. Over the past 20 years, its political economy has changed profoundly, putting pressure on the foundations of regime stability. The state in Jordan has been retreating from many citizens’ economic lives, shrinking its circle of […]

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