The impact of climate variability on Morocco’s agriculture
Climate variability is becoming a key factor in shaping economic stability, agricultural productivity, and water security worldwide. Periods of prolonged drought and sudden shifts in precipitation can have far-reaching consequences, particularly for countries that rely heavily on natural water sources for farming and economic growth. As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, there is a need to navigate both the immediate impacts of climate change and the long-term strategies needed for climate resilience. Finding the right balance between short-term relief and sustainable adaptation is a fundamental challenge for economies dependent on agriculture and water availability. Nowhere is this more evident than in Morocco.
الشهران الأولان من عهد ترامب 2.0 في الشرق الأوسط: ضغوط شديدة لتحقيق إنجازات صعبة المنال
يركز الرئيس دونالد ترامب على تحقيق إنجازين تحويليين فشل أسلافه في تحقيقهما: إنهاء الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي، الذي يتمحور حول اتفاق ثلاثي بين الولايات المتحدة والسعودية وإسرائيل، واتفاق بين الولايات المتحدة وإيران. وكلاهما سيكون إنجازًا تاريخيًا. لكن حتى الآن، ثبت أن التقدم في كلتا الحالتين صعب ومتعثر.
تقوم إيران بتخزين ما يكفي من اليورانيوم المخصب القريب من الدرجة العسكرية لصنع سلاح نووي في غضون أسابيع أو أشهر، وليس سنوات. والرئيس دونالد ترامب، الذي انسحب في عام 2018 من الاتفاق النووي الذي كان من شأنه تأجيل هذه الإمكانية، يناشد الآن إجراء مفاوضات مع طهران. لكن في الشرق الأوسط، لا تقتصر المسألة النووية على إيران وحدها.
السيادة أولاً: إعادة تشكيل التعاون الدولي في شمال أفريقيا
تولي دول شمال أفريقيا ودول العالم بشكل متزايد الأولوية لتعريف صارم للسيادة وتميل نحو الدبلوماسية التبادلية. إن فهم الدوافع الكامنة وراء نهج "السيادة أولاً" الذي تتبعه شمال أفريقيا يمكن أن يساعد الولايات المتحدة وأوروبا على بناء علاقات متبادلة المنفعة ودائمة مع المنطقة في ظل هذا الواقع الجديد.
The Middle East Dialogue, a panel of regional and extra-regional experts convened by the Middle East Institute’s Conflict Resolution and Track II Dialogues Program and the Middle East Council for Global Affairs, met in Doha, Qatar, on May 21-22, 2024, to explore regional political and economic dynamics. This moderator’s report provides a summary of the issues and recommendations discussed.
After Hezbollah’s retaliation, no broader war for now, but the conflict drags on
On Aug. 25, Hezbollah retaliated for Israel’s assassination of senior commander Fuad Shukr on July 30, launching 340 rockets and tens of drones from southern Lebanon and the eastern Beka’a region. Hezbollah’s retaliation started shortly after Israel undertook what it called a “preemptive strike,” in which 100 fighter jets targeted Hezbollah military sites, including rocket launching platforms, to thwart a larger attack that, according to Israeli officials, involved up to 6,000 rockets.
Monday Briefing: The Middle East is the closest it has ever been to an all-out war
After 10 months of Israel’s war on Gaza, the US administration has lost control over its ally and the fear of its opponents. As a result, Washington has only limited, if any, impact on the cost-benefit escalation calculus of the fighting sides. The Middle East is today the closest it has ever been to an all-out multi-front regional war.
Climate-smart cities in the MENA region: Promise and pitfalls
Around two-thirds of the population in the Middle East and North Africa lives in urban settlements and the region’s population is projected to double by 2050, exposing a growing number of people to intensifying natural and climate hazards. As a result, cities will need to take additional steps to boost climate resilience and advance decarbonization efforts, including through climate-informed urban planning measures like compact, transit-oriented development, urban greening initiatives, and a focus on green buildings. With this in mind, regional governments have recently adopted the concept of “smart cities,” aiming to utilize technology and sustainable practices to address the challenges of urbanization and climate change.
Building a More Resilient Bahrain: An Integrated Approach to Climate Change, Socioeconomic, and Governance Challenges
From extreme heat and drought to dust storms and rising sea levels, the Kingdom of Bahrain is facing the growing impact of climate change, with projections indicating conditions will only get worse in the future. Manama’s vulnerability to the effects of climate change directly intersects with its broader societal and governance issues, necessitating comprehensive climate-resilience strategies to address these interconnected challenges.
