Afshin Molavi Archive
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Sep 05, 2011
An Arab Development Bank, organised to take advantage of the best aspects of several comparable entities around the world, could be a great help to this region. Read Article A development bank for the region that Arab youth need
Aug 22, 2011
Global populations have lost all faith in politicians as they protest against economic hardships, bureaucracy and institutionalised corruption. Read Article From India to Indiana, gaps in government credibility grow
Aug 09, 2011
Lack of trust in politicians is at the core of the current market anxieties, in both the US and Europe. Read Article Reality check on globalisation leaves a new world of distrust
Jul 26, 2011
Somalia, at the crossroads of bad governance and disastrous drought, desperately needs help, a lot of help. And it is Arab and Muslim countries which should step up. Read Article Arab countries should step up to save lives in Somalia
Jul 17, 2011
The so-called Arab Spring is bringing economic uncertainty and decline. The grim truth of revolutions is that they do not yield short-term economic benefits. At first they usually make things worse. Read Article An economic awakening to match a season of change
Jul 04, 2011
It's time to re-think the old adage about the rest of the world catching cold whenever America sneezes. Several emerging economies have boomed right along all through the US slowdown. Read Article US economic power is part of a healthier global order
Jun 20, 2011
Iraq should be awash in oil money by now, but brave predictions have not been matched by real-world conditions. Now uninspiring government has come to a turning point: will Iraq be decently governed, or not? Read Article Iraq's lasting success will be measured in barrels per day
Jun 14, 2011
Despite not getting the majority that would allow him to amend the Turkish constitution, Erdogan's record-breaking third election win shows his stock is still rising.
Read Article Erdogan's star is still rising - and Turkey is willing to follow
Jun 08, 2011
Egyptians must realise that rvolutions rarely lead to better economic conditions in the short or even medium-term, and often spawn sharp reversals of economic fortune Read Article The dividend of the revolution is a weaker economy
May 25, 2011
The old and none-too-precise term "Middle East" disguises the growing reality of ties between this region (most notably the GCC states) and fast-growing economies and societies in Asia. A more precise term for this region would be West Asia. Read Article 'Middle East' is pulled towards Asia by economics and affinity
