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Biography

I am a London-based MENA political analyst after four years living in Amman, Jordan. My marriage to a Jordanian gives me an inside perspective into political Islam, tribalism, political segregation and family rule. Being based in Amman allowed for travel to Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco and the GCC states. Touring Jordan also gave me first-hand experience of Jordan's regime security, religious spectrum and nationalism vs regional identity. I frequently draw on my field experience and personal MENA contacts in my publications. I speak Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic or الفصحى) and have worked for Jordan-based NGOs and as Adviser to the Arab Institute for Security Studies. In addition, I have consulted with the Swiss Embassy in Jordan and have made guest appearances on {Al Jazeera} (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHjgKfryaa0), [Voice of Islam Radio] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jql8u4-FDNY) and [Sputnik Radio UK] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viMfQVJn4zY). My thesis focuses on the non-democratic legitimacy of regimes within the context of the Arab Spring, my case studies including Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain.

Content

Total articles 29

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  Opinion - Dictatorships Are Unstable, Yet the International System Continues to Support Them

  By Nicolai Due-Gundersen

  Mar. 02, 2025

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  Opinion – Dictatorships Are Unstable, Yet the International System Continues to Support Them - Nicolai Due-Gundersen

  By Nicolai Due-Gundersen

  Mar. 02, 2025

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  How France seeks to regain influence in Africa through Morocco

  By Nicolai Due-Gundersen

  Oct. 29, 2024

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Economist Intelligence Unit

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is the research and analysis division of the Economist Group, established in 1946 and based in London, with offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Dubai. It specializes in global economic and political forecasting, risk assessment, and strategic advisory services for businesses, financial institutions, and governments. The EIU provides a range of services, including country-specific economic forecasts, industry analyses, and regulatory assessments. Its offerings help clients navigate geopolitical risks and market opportunities. The unit also delivers sector-specific insights through its subsidiaries, such as Bazian and Clearstate, focusing on healthcare and market intelligence. Additionally, the EIU offers custom research for market entry and competitive intelligence, supported by predictive analytics from Canback Consulting. Its Infrascope tool evaluates public-private partnership readiness, particularly in Asia, to assess infrastructure investment climates.