Explore Our ResearchPublicationsRUSI NewsbriefRUSI NewsbriefVOLUME 31ISSUE 2members onlyThe Middle East in Turmoil: Economic Background18 March 2011Today’s problems across the region are manifestations of deep-rooted economic and social ills Please wait while we verify your account can view this article.keywordsRegions and Country GroupsMiddle East and North AfricaShare this pagefacebooktwitterlinkedinemailFootnotes