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

... that Europe and other regions of the world will join. This megatrend will have a very significant impact on the Middle East and North Africa. Opportunities: Global energy transition could have a positive impact by reducing the pace of global warming, which ... ... to be a contentious issue (e.g. building new settlements in disputed territories in Israel or new development projects in Jerusalem); Persistent political instability in the region may hinder the development of urban autonomy and prevent any move towards ...