In the Middle East, political regimes and economic performance are intertwined par excellence.
Background
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) provides a highly diverse picture of economic structures and characteristics. Its far from uniform regional economic structure can be traced back to before the establishment of the nation-state in the region.
"The Middle East Economy: Between Oil Wealth and Youth Unemployment"
In the Middle East and North Africa, rates of unemployed young women are eight times that of men. This is the last of a two part series. Read part one here.
"Education and Employment: Bridging the Divide (Part 2/2)"