Tunisie-Algerie

NAM Parliaments renew commitment to states’ sovereignty, territorial integrity, peaceful coexistence

Members of the Parliamentary Network of the Non-Aligned Movement have reiterated their “unwavering commitment” to the principles and objectives of the non-aligned movement countries, mainly sovereignty, territorial integrity, peaceful coexistence and multilateral cooperation, as well as the principle of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs. This commitment was reiterated in the Tashkent Declaration adopted by […]

Egypt’s Suez Canal Bank to pull out of Middle East Oil Refinery

The publicly listed company, Suez Canal Bank, says it will withdraw entirely from Middle East Oil Refinery (Midor), Zawya reports. The operation will generate $30.4 million for Suez Canal Bank as 1.27 percent stake (560,000 shares) will be sold to Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) at $54.7 per share. The financial service institution posted a […]

Walking a Thin Line: The Role of Think Tanks in Arab Transitions and Foreign Support

The role of civil society in bringing about change in the Arab world has been widely acknowledged. Today, civil society organisations (CSOs) face the challenge of helping consolidate the process of reform at a time when progress towards democratisation is uncertain. Emerging think tank and policy research initiatives are at the centre of these efforts, […]