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Economic development is a matter of urgency for countries in the Middle East and North Africa––an issue that carries profound implications for global peace and security. The Arab Spring raised expectations that cannot be easily achieved in light of political instability, weak economic management, and a sluggish external economy. Oil importers in the region must design and adopt policies to spur growth and generate jobs, while the oil-exporting countries need to find ways to reduce their dependence on oil and public subsidies. Examine the economic challenges facing Middle Eastern countries, the policies most likely to address these challenges, and the most realistic prospects for realizing them.
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