The Future of the Middle East: Horizons of Challenges and Opportunities

... importance of the region in global energy will reduce the incentives for great powers to interfere in its affairs. Risks: Drop in oil and gas prices will be a serious challenge for regional hydrocarbon exporters, particularly in heavily populated countries ... ... the development of urban autonomy and prevent any move towards decentralization necessary for effective urban governance. 4. Digitalization and Automation By the middle of the century, the world will finally enter the era of the digital economy, which ...