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1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations (digital, PDF file) |
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Carnegie papers ; no. 8 |
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Working papers (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) ; no. 8.
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Contents |
Introduction -- Strategic factors in MENA-Western relations -- United States-MENA trade : tools of trade diplomacy -- EU-MENA trade : cooperating in the neighborhood -- Comparative case studies from the MENA region -- Conclusion |
Summary |
The political situation in much of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is subject to persistent tension due to the Arab-Israeli conflict, the war in Iraq and its spillovers to other countries, and sporadic upsurges of terrorism. In addition, some countries face serious domestic political tensions, a lack of political openness, and the increasing popularity of Islamist opposition groups. Economically, fast demographic and labor force expansion has led to high unemployment and slow growth in per capita incomes. Unsustainable management of the environment and natural resources further threatens prospects for long-term economic growth. In this context, increased economic cooperation between the MENA countries, on the one hand, and the United States and the European Union (EU), on the other, aims not only at promoting growth and development but also at fostering more stable political environments |
Notes |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on March 16, 2010) |
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"June 2008." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 23-24) |
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Mode of access: Internet from Carnegie Endowment for International Peace web site. Adobe Acrobat Reader required |
Subject |
Free trade -- United States
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Free trade -- European Union countries
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Free trade -- Middle East
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Free trade -- Africa, North
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Free trade.
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International economic relations.
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SUBJECT |
United States -- Foreign economic relations -- Middle East
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Middle East -- Foreign economic relations -- United States
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United States -- Foreign economic relations -- Africa, North
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Africa, North -- Foreign economic relations -- United States
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European Union countries -- Foreign economic relations -- Middle East
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Middle East -- Foreign economic relations -- European Union countries
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European Union countries -- Foreign economic relations -- Africa, North
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Africa, North -- Foreign economic relations -- European Union countries
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Subject |
North Africa.
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European Union countries.
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Middle East.
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United States.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Carnegie Middle East Center
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