From Egypt to Lebanon: What’s at stake for regional states on Trump’s visa ban list? The State Department claimed that citizens from the affected countries are more likely to use social welfare services at a high rate. Algeria
Over 200 hospitalized in Tunisia’s Gabes as anger over pollution crisis grows President Kais Saied is facing one of his biggest challenges yet as demands for the closure of the city’s phosphate processing plant increase. Tunisia
Italy’s Meloni discusses immigration, economic ties on Tunisia visit: What to know The two countries have strengthened their ties in the past years, signing several agreements on economic, trade and energy cooperation. Tunisia
Analysis Middle East braces for Trump's tariffs: Gulf gains, North Africa strains as both hedge The tariffs could be wins for the Gulf states, as many have trade surpluses with the United States, while some in North Africa and the Levant, with trade deficits, stand to lose. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Trump tariffs, BRICS threats unlikely to erode Middle East’s trade war edge By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis As Saied begins new term as president, Tunisians brace for unstable governance By Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Congress presses Tunisia on security sector reform House panel says the Arab Spring poster child isn't a democracy yet. Tunisia
Libyan locals give 'dignified end' to unidentified refugee victims Many of those attempting to reach Europe from Africa or the Middle East by sea drown en route, with their bodies washing ashore on the Libyan coast, far away from their loved ones. Libya
Republicans prepare for next round on Iran A look at the Middle East issues Congress will be addressing the week of Sept. 14. Palestine
Islamic State tightens grip on Libya An Al-Monitor correspondent recently visited Libya and found his homeland sinking deeper into despair and dysfunction and possibly sliding toward disintegration. North Africa
Senate hits the brakes on Tunisia aid boost President Barack Obama wants to almost double assistance to Tunisia, but Congress is split. Tunisia
Congress seeks to help Tunisia, hinder Iran A look at the Middle East issues Congress will be addressing the week of July 13. Tunisia
Marianne flotilla reflects Turkey's changed Israel stance With a new geopolitical setup in the Middle East and the regional focus on Syria rather than on Gaza, the Marianne flotilla was intercepted by the Israeli navy without "significant media coverage" for this protest. Palestine
Does US have right tools to help success story like Tunisia? Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi’s Washington visit lays bare the limitations of US reliance on military aid. Tunisia
Tunisia cracks down on radicalization The Tunisian government is taking a number of steps to prevent radicalization and to counter religious extremism in the country. Tunisia
Washington fetes Tunis A look at the Middle East issues Congress will be addressing the week of May 18. Tunisia
Morocco battles Islamic State cells After attacks in neighboring Tunisia, Morocco is doing all it can to crack down on Islamic State sympathizers. United Arab Emirates
Tunisia’s new government shifts foreign policy The Tunisian Foreign Ministry’s announcement that it would send a consul to Syria has been refuted by the president as the new government reconfigures Tunisia’s regional alliances. Syria
