Energy and Economics

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Viewpoint
LebanonEnergy and Economics
Frontloading Austerity: The Risks of the IMF’s Approach for Lebanon
Oct 23, 2026Nabil Abdo
Since defaulting on its debt in March 2020, Lebanon’s government has still not reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on financing to …
Collective Analysis
The Arab WorldEducation and Development
UNGA 2026: War, Diplomacy, and the Middle East’s Changing Order
Sep 28, 2026Nur Arafeh Imad K. Harb Khalil E. Jahshan Tamara Kharroub Negar Mortazavi Yousef Munayyer Daniel Neep
Nearly 130 world leaders attended the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in New York from September 22 to 2…

Expert Interview
LebanonDemocracy and Governance
Pressing Issues in Lebanon Today: Interview with MP Mark Daou
Feb 6, 2023
Imad K. Harb and the Honorable Mark Daou discuss the collapsing Lebanese economy, the political stalemate, and the social problems facing the country. Daou is …
Event Video
LibyaConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Future of Libya: Prospects for Economic Development and an End to the Conflict
Aug 30, 2022
Experts discuss the current state of Libya’s violent conflict and political deadlock, as well as prospects for political resolution and unification, and potent…

Webinar
IranEnergy and Economics
The Impacts of the Iran War on the Global Economy and Energy Markets
Jun 23, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts explore how the war on Iran is affecting global energy supplies and prices, which regions are most vulnerable to the disruption, and what the crisis co…
Webinar
IranUS Foreign Policy
The US Role in Israel’s War on Iran: Regional and Global Implications
Jun 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Experts discuss the role of the United States in Israel's war on Iran, the scope of its involvement, and the strategic goals it is hoping to achieve.
Webinar
Energy and Economics
The Trump Tariffs and MENA Economies: Implications of the Global Trade War
May 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the implications of Trump's tariffs for Middle East economies.