As the Turkish Lira Drops, Desperation Soars
In late November, Turkey’s currency, the Turkish lira, crashed, sending the country into an economic crisis and state of desperation.…
Ebrahim Raisi is Clueless When it Comes to Iran’s Economy
Over the past three years, Iran’s economy has rapidly deteriorated. Ongoing sanctions regimes, increasing inflation rates, persistent government corruption, political…
Why Afghanistan’s Narcotics Market Poses a Dilemma to the West
Over the past several weeks, the country of Afghanistan has been plunged into chaos. As the United States and its…
Iranian Oil Shipment Fails to Relieve Lebanon’s Woes
Since 2019, Lebanon has been in the midst of a financial crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic and numerous domestic incidents have…
Gaza’s Weak Economy Facilitates Regional Instability
Over the past 13 years, the Gaza Strip has been the focal point of violent clashes between Hamas and Israel,…
Amidst Lebanon’s Crises, Art Galleries are Providing a Sense of Normalcy
On August 4, 2020, an intense explosion occurred at the port of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut. The blast killed, injured, and…
Iranian Dissidents: How Iran Attempts to Kidnap Expats
In early August, an Iranian human rights organization released a report on the lengths the Ayatollah regime goes to quash…
Population Growth in Iraq Sparks Need to Diversify Economy
Iraq’s population is currently the fastest-growing in the world, and the nation’s Prime Minister has called for expanding economic opportunities…
Egypt, Iraq Taking Proactive Steps Towards Economic Growth
On June 27, leaders from Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan met in Baghdad to discuss opportunities for strategic political, economic, security,…