Roundtable Dialogue: What Caused the Post-crisis Decline in Bank Lending? September 4, 2018
At this Roundtable Dialogue, Thomas Hogan, fellow in public finance, discussed the factors that led to the decline in bank…
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Post-2011 Pluralism and Inclusion in Jordan: Rhetoric vs. Reality
By Marwan Muasher, Ph.D., Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The author explores reform efforts and identifies…
September 4, 2018 
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Issue Brief
Gender Inequality and Economic Inclusion in Tunisia: Key Policy Issues Nonresident fellow Valentine M. Moghadam analyzes Tunisian women’s employment patterns and challenges and offers some policy…
September 3, 2018 
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Issue Brief
Women in the Egyptian Parliament: A Different Agenda? Women in Egypt achieved a historic increase in their legislative representation in 2015, securing 14.9 percent of seats in…
September 2, 2018 
Houston Stronger: A Path to A More Equitable City August 31, 2018
Cities across the country are facing increasing social and economic inequality, and Houston is no exception. Despite Houston…
The National Fund for SME Development as a Vehicle of Economic Reform in Kuwait
By Alanoud Al Sharekh, Ph.D., University of London
Kuwait’s economy has been stagnant over the past decade due to political…
August 31, 2018 Houston a Year after Harvey: Ongoing Flooding Challenges and Proposed Solutions August 30, 2018
One year after the devastation from Hurricane Harvey, Houston and Harris County remain vulnerable to the threat of…
Can State-led Entrepreneurship Lead to Sustainable Economic Diversification and Development in GCC States?
GCC states have taken an active role in supporting entrepreneurship creation, as part of efforts to diversify and grow their…
August 30, 2018 
Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary
Feminist Associations in Post-revolution Tunisia By Mounira M. Charrad and Maro Youssef
The authors discuss the evolution of women’s associations in Tunisia from the Ben…
August 30, 2018 
The U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal: Much Ado About Very Little
Mexico Center director Tony Payan weighs in on what President Trump calls "maybe the greatest trade deal ever" between the U…
August 30, 2018