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Jan 6, 2016

Top News: United States sees Assad staying in Syria until March 2017

By MENASource

The Obama administration’s best-case scenario for political transition in Syria does not foresee President Bashar al-Assad stepping down as the country’s leader before March 2017, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2016

North Korea’s Nuclear Test Will Deepen Pyongyang’s Isolation

By Robert A. Manning

North Korea’s fourth nuclear test may have set in motion forces that will lead to painful new UN sanctions, greater levels of isolation, and impact its ties with China and South Korea while altering security dynamics in East Asia. Nuclear experts doubt Pyongyang’s claim that it tested a hydrogen weapon on January 6. Analysis of […]

China Korea

MENASource

Jan 6, 2016

EconSource: Report says Saudi to Save $7 Billion from Energy Reforms

By EconSource

Saudi Arabia is expected to save $7 billion a year following the introduction of unprecedented energy price rises, a report by Jadwa Investment said Wednesday.

MENASource

Jan 6, 2016

Top News: Cairo Court Acquits Defendant in ‘Marriott Cell’ Case

By EgyptSource

Cairo Criminal Court acquitted Wednesday one defendant on retrial in the ‘Marriott Cell’ case. In June 2014, defendant Ahmed Abdallah and others were sentenced to ten years in absentia before Abdallah turned himself in to authorities for the retrial.

MENASource

Jan 6, 2016

A Constitution for Libya: A Futile Debate?

By Fadel Lamen and Karim Mezran

Talking about and discussing a constitution for Libya at this moment may seem a futile exercise. The situation on the ground is such that even the simplest idea of a Libyan State may seem surreal, given the diverse interests battling for control of the country and its resources.

Libya

New Atlanticist

Jan 5, 2016

Saudi-Iranian Crisis, China’s Economic Slide Set Stage for Perfect Storm in the Oil Market

By Ariel Cohen

The deepening rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran may have dire consequences for global oil markets because the kingdom’s Eastern Province, where the Shia are in the majority, produces most of its oil. Production would suffer if Iran were to foment unrest among this population. This crisis between the Middle East’s two major oil producers […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Jan 5, 2016

Ten Reasons Why I’m Optimistic About Ukraine’s Economy in 2016

By Anders Åslund

The outlook for the Ukrainian economy in 2016 is positive. Many important reforms were carried out in 2015. The necessary exchange rate adjustment has occurred and most required bank closures have taken place. The parliament has adopted tax changes and a decent budget for 2016. The debt restructuring deal has postponed foreign debt service. The […]

Russia Ukraine

SyriaSource

Jan 5, 2016

Top News: January 5, 2016

By SyriaSource

– Russia says ISIS use of chemical weapons likely– United States expects Syria meetings despite Saudi-Iran tensions– Syrian opposition to demand confidence-building moves before talks– Istanbul police raid 16 suspected ISIS locations– Turkey to report to ECHR on curfew southeastern towns– Iraqi fighters killed while thwarting ISIS assault in Anbar

Syria

MENASource

Jan 5, 2016

Top News: Russia says ISIS use of chemical weapons likely

By MENASource

A fact-finding mission by the UN chemical weapons watchdog has found that some people in Syria may have been exposed to sarin or a sarin-like gas, according to a report released Monday.

MENASource

Jan 5, 2016

Top News: Endowments Ministry Instructs Imams to Prohibit Participation in January 25 Protests

By EgyptSource

The Religious Endowments Ministry distributed a leaflet to mosques on Monday instructing imams to prohibit participation in January 25 protests during Friday sermons.

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