The COVID Challenge: Impact on the Middle East and Africa

The book attempts to cover as many facets of the pandemic’sspread across the Middle East and African continent as it possiblycan. It analyses the economic fallout of the outbreak for countrieswithin the two regions and at the same time, also gives a voice tothose stuck in conflict zones and refugee camps. It reflects upon theeffects of the pandemic on alliances, major power competition andgeopolitics, while carefully outlining the glaring fault lines of thesetwo regions. The book also tackles the more recent challengesalongside the existing ones from both regions in light of how theoutbreak has impacted them. From observing the effect of thepandemic on food insecurity in Africa that has always been a majorchallenge, to more contemporary issues such as misinformation,fake news and displaced populations scattered across these regions,the canvas of the book will give every reader a wide exposure.