Middle East Almanac
The trends, initiatives, and discussions that are transforming the region
The Middle East Almanac is a compendium of short pieces on some of the trends, initiatives, and discussions that are transforming the Middle East and North Africa. It is part of the Middle East Transformation Initiative.
The Middle East Transformation Initiative is supported by Bahaa Rafic Hariri.
Contact Information
- Ali Dabaje
- Program Coordinator, Middle East Program
- adabaje@csis.org
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Growing Cities On The Frontlines of Climate Change
Blog Post by Natasha Hall — December 19, 2023
The Barriers to MENA Civil Society’s Influence at COP28
Blog Post by Neeshad Shafi and Will Todman — December 5, 2023
I Am Not a Dump: Mobilization and Environmental Action in Tunisia
Blog Post by Will Todman — November 8, 2023
Event Summary: Water and Conflict Panel at UNGA 78
Blog Post by Natasha Hall — October 31, 2023
Profile: Arab Youth Climate Movement – Qatar
Blog Post by Will Todman — September 20, 2023
Roundtable Summary: Civil Society and Environmental Action in the Gulf
Blog Post by Will Todman — September 20, 2023
Event Summary: Running Dry: Exploring the Water Crisis in Syria
Blog Post by Natasha Hall — September 19, 2023
Event Summary: Ripple Effect: Exploring the Intersection of Water Insecurity and Displacement in the Middle East
Blog Post by Natasha Hall, Giorgi Gigauri, Michael Talhami, and Niku Jafarnia — July 10, 2023
Event Summary: Water Security in the Middle East
Blog Post by Natasha Hall — July 5, 2023
Book Review: The Wounded Tigris: A River Journey Through the Cradle of Civilization
Blog Post by Natasha Hall — July 5, 2023