Karen E. Young

Senior Fellow:Economics & Energy Initiative

Karen E. Young is a senior fellow and director of the Program on Economics and Energy at the Middle East Institute.

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Bloomberg Opinion

Israel’s Abraham Accords Dividend Is in Doubt

The Gaza war and violence against Arabs within Israel may slow investment from the Gulf.

May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

OpinionKaren E. Young

Israel’s Abraham Accords Dividend Is in Doubt

The Gaza war and violence against Arabs within Israel may slow investment from the Gulf.

ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-CONFLICT-JERUSALEM

April 10, 2021

April 10, 2021

OpinionKaren E. Young

Jordan’s Royal Rift Underlines Its Need For Reform

For King Abdullah II, a discontented public will be harder to contain than a rebellious prince.

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March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021

OpinionKaren E. Young

Gulf Arab States Should Make the Most of Oil’s Last Boom

A spike in prices promises one final windfall before the inevitable long-term decline.

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January 27, 2021

January 27, 2021

OpinionKaren E. Young

Davos Of the Desert Gets Its Timing Right

For once, Saudi Arabia’s investment showcase will be free of controversy and crisis.

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December 2, 2020

December 2, 2020

OpinionKaren E. Young

How Biden Can Safely Help Iran’s Economy

Removing U.S. hurdles to IMF assistance would give Tehran an economic and political lifeline.

Iranian people hopeful that Biden will lift sanctions

October 6, 2020

October 6, 2020

OpinionKaren E. Young

Why 2021 Would Be Inauspicious For a New Iran Deal

The ill omens include economically weakened Gulf Arab states and an anti-Saudi Congress.

Venezuela and Iran Buck U.S. Sanctions Again to Export Crude

September 8, 2020

September 8, 2020

OpinionKaren E. Young

For Gulf Arab States, China Is a Temporary Friend

In 20 years, Beijing’s ardor for hydrocarbons will have cooled, just as exporting nations hit a fiscal wall.

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July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020

OpinionKaren E. Young

China is Not the Middle East’s High Roller

Beijing gets far more credit than it is due for investments in the region.

China is Not the Middle East’s High Roller

May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019

OpinionKaren E. Young

Saudi Arabia’s Housing Goals Need Empowered Women

The key to meeting the kingdom’s target of 70% home ownership by 2030 lies in more women getting jobs – and mortgages.

Saudi Women Driving Could Add $90 Billion To Economic Output By 2030

January 22, 2019

January 22, 2019

OpinionKaren E. Young

Arab States Should Beware of Indexes Bearing Easy Money

Foreign capital blindly following emerging-market indexes can be a disincentive for real economic reform.

Inside The Saudi Stock Exchange As Saudi Stocks Gain

September 18, 2018

September 18, 2018

OpinionKaren E. Young

Egypt Feels the Pain From Saudi Arabia’s Reforms

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 agenda is darkening the outlook for President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.

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August 17, 2018

August 17, 2018

OpinionKaren E. Young

Saudi Arabia’s Problem Isn’t the Canada Fight, It’s Capital Flight

As Riyadh dawdles on reforms, money is stampeding to the exits.

Saudi Arabia’s Problem Isn’t the Canada Fight, It’s Capital Flight