Is Foreign Investment in Saudi Arabia’s Megacities Crumbling?
by Nathan Heath ’20, Senior Research Associate and Political Risk Analyst Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s
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Does the Qatar Blockade Make the Country a Risky Investment?
by Nathan Heath, Senior Research Associate and Political Risk Analyst The Anti-Terrorism Quartet (ATQ) blockade against Qatar has now dragged
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Venezuela, OPEC, and Coming Shocks for the Global Energy Industry
by Nathan Heath ’20, Senior Research Associate and Political Risk Analyst Note: This article was completed in August 2019. For
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A Red Sea Geopolitics Primer
There is the potential for either reward or disaster in the Red Sea, as increasing economic and military competition in its waters raises the possibility of intense economic growth while simultaneously foreshadowing potential conflicts between rival powers. High levels of trade, energy production, and innovation forecast significant economic opportunity in the Red Sea, but this prosperity is threatened by regional rivalries and the ongoing Great Power competition between the U.S. and China.
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Waste Management in Lebanon: Community-based and Gender-sensitive Solutions
Solid Waste Management and Recycling are some of the most critical issues facing communities within Lebanon, in part due to
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Healthcare Delivery: A Case Study of Growing Pains in Tripoli, Lebanon
There are many compelling healthcare delivery issues to tackle in Tripoli including climate change, disease spread, healthcare technology use,
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From Development to Emergency: The Lebanese Response to Education
By: Carmen Wilke This summer I was honored with the opportunity to conduct research through the Tripoli Project, while being
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Attempting to Revive the Abandoned Art Scene of Tripoli
By: Alex Hall In the aftermath of war, the rubble and political chaos often overshadow the detriment war can have
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NGO Tensions at the Intersections of Refugees, Racism, and Repatriation
By: Leah Schulz “What are you doing in Lebanon?” my cab driver asked as I was heading home one night
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Northern Lebanon’s Urban Proxy War
By: Michael Willis and Quinn Rask Laying the Groundwork In Tripoli today, there is a seemingly secure peace that has
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