Mediterranean Economies 2023 : The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war in the Mediterranean region, the socio-economic consequences / / Salvatore Capasso

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910758600903321
• Autore: Capasso Salvatore
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Bologna, Italy : , : Società editrice il Mulino, , 2023
• ISBN: 88-15-40640-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (357 pages)
• Disciplina: 330.09
• Soggetti: Economics - History
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Editorial board -- Dedication -- Introduction -- Impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the Mediterranean region: the socio-economic consequences -- Regions of the Mediterranean -- POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE MEDITERRANEAN -- 1. -- Gathering storms: the Middle East and North Africa in a new era of global turmoil -- 1. The Middle East in 2022 -- 1.1. Ukraine and the Multipolar Middle East -- 1.2. Iran and the Persian Gulf -- 1.3. Syria, Turkey and the Arab World: Tentative Reconciliations Amidst Brewing Crises -- 2. North Africa: Political Stalemates and Authoritarian Reconstitutions -- 2.1. Tunisia -- 2.2. Libya: A Crisis Without Perspectives? -- 2.3. Morocco-Algeria and the Western Sahara -- THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR IN THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION -- 2. -- The economic consequences of the Ukrainian war in the Mediterranean -- Introduction -- 1. Growing uncertainty harms investments and growth prospects -- 2. Fiscal policies and debt sustainability -- 3. The effect of inflation -- 4. International trade in the area -- Conclusion and policy implications -- 3. -- Economic consequences for Spain and Italy of export disruption to Russia -- Introduction -- 1. Literature review -- 2. Methodology and Database -- 3. Results -- Conclusions -- Appendix -- INTERNATIONAL TRADE -- 4. -- EU energy dependency on oil and natural gas imports and security of energy supplies: the current situation and possible developments in times of uncertainty caused by the pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war -- Introduction ; -- 1. Analysis of the current context and future scenarios -- 2. Focus on business shocks: the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russian-Ukrainian conflict -- 3. The MENA region: fossil fuel production and reserves -- 3.1. Analysis of MENA countries by oil and natural gas endowment -- 3.2. Geographic orientation of MENA oil and gas exports -- 3.3. Primary energy consumption in MENA countries -- 4. Energy consumption in the main Mediterranean European countries: France, Italy and Spain -- 4.1. The consumption of primary energy sources -- 4.2. International relations and dependency of foreign supply -- Conclusions -- 5. -- Trade policy and food security in turbulent times -- Introduction -- 1. Why does trade (policy) matter for food security? -- 1.1. Trade policy and improved food security -- 1.2. Trade policy and potential risks for food security -- 2. Food security in the MENA region: what is at stake? -- 3. How does trade policy in MENA countries affect food security? -- 3.1. Tariffs on Agriculture -- 3.2. Non-Tariff Measures -- 3.3. Behind-the-Border Costs -- 3.4. Trade Agreements -- 4. Challenges for Trade Policy and Food Security -- 4.1. Challenges in Turbulent Times -- 4.2. Structural Challenges -- Conclusion and Outlook -- LABOUR AND TECHNOLOGY -- 6. -- A longitudinal analysis of the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI): evidence from the EuroMed countries -- Introduction -- 1. Digital transformation of the economy and society as a policy priority in Europe -- 1.1. Digital economy and digital society -- 1.2. Measuring the digital economy and society: DESI -- 2. An overview of international scientific research using the DESI index -- 3. Methods -- 4. Empirical results and discussion -- 4.1. The overall DESI -- 4.2. The four DESI dimensions (and selected indicators) -- 4.2.2. The DESI sub-dimension of «Connectivity» -- Conclusions -- LOGISTICS -- 7. -- Impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on freight transport and logistics in Mediterranean countries -- Introduction -- 1. Freight transport and logistics challenges in the Mediterranean area -- 2. The effects of the Russia-Ukraine war on logistics in the Mediterranean region -- 3. Russia-Ukraine war and its impact on the agriculture and agrifood supply chains -- Conclusion and further perspectives -- MIGRATIONS -- 8. -- Forced migration and environmental problems: challenges and perspectives -- Introduction -- 1. Theory and reality of forced migrations -- 2. Forced migration: data and scenarios -- 2.1. Displaced women's struggle against socio-economic inequalities -- 3. Forced migration, human rights and cooperation: policy perspectives -- Conclusion -- HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENT -- 9. -- The impact of the Ukraine war on the water, energy and food nexus in the Mediterranean region: challenges and potential responses -- Introduction -- 1. The Russia-Ukraine war and the global economy -- 2. The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus in the Mediterranean region -- 3. The impact of the Ukraine war on WEF resources in the Mediterranean region -- 4. WEF policy options to minimize repercussions in the Mediterranean region -- Conclusions -- 10. -- Are urban and economic sustainability still priority goals following the outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict? -- 1. The challenges and prospects of Sustainable Development: a focus on SDG 11 -- 2. SDG 11 and urban sustainable development -- 3. SDG 11 and economic sustainability -- 4. SDG 11 in Mediterranean coastal cities -- 5. Discussion and conclusions -- Appendix.
• Sommario/riassunto: Context and overview The Mediterranean Economies 2023 is a collection of essays that analyze the economic, political, and social effects of the Russia-Ukraine war in the Mediterranean region. The publishing project began in 2005 as Rapporto sulle economie del Mediterraneo, and each year, it focuses on contemporary issues in the ; Mediterranean region, shaped by events like climate change impacts, economic challenges due to European debt crises, socioeconomic gaps, labor market changes, migration issues following the Arab Spring, political instability, religious radicalization, terrorist groups, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the socio-economic consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war in the Mediterranean. From 2020, the Mediterranean Economies Report is published in English and becomes Mediterranean Economies (2020 Edition). The Mediterranean Economies series aims to serve as a permanent observatory for socio-economic dynamics in the Euro-Mediterranean area. It provides a valuable resource for researchers, scholars and policy makers seeking to better understand the phenomena influencing the societies within this region. The observatory project includes a dedicated website (https://www.ismed.cnr.it/rem) and a database containing essential socio-economic indicators for Mediterranean economies (http://datamed.cnr.it/). -- In this issue Over the last three years, the world's economies havegrappled with three major challenges: the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant rise in inflation, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has increased geopolitical tensions. These shocks have had significant negative effects on global economic growth prospects. However, theimpact has been uneven, with notable variations, particularlyamong Mediterranean countries. Fear-driven market responses have deeply affected food and energy supplies. The Russian-Ukrainian conflict caused a rapid surge in wheat prices, hitting levels last seen in 2008. This crisis has extended to higher oil and gas costs, increased transportation and insurance expenses, trade instability, and port disruptions. Banktransfer restrictions with Russia have worsened economic conditions. Globally, the recession amplified economic downturns, decreased employment, transportation, and productivity, resulting in severe disruptions across supply chains. One potential silver lining in the inflation, particularlyin commodities like fuel, is that it may compel governmentsworldwide to seek energy security through sustainable solutions aligned with the United Nations' 2030 Agenda. The Mediterannean Economies 2023 is a collection ofessays that analyses the economic, political and social effects of the Russia-Ukraine war in the Mediterranean area. ISSN 2975-013X Annuary - 1 issue per year Peer review All Mediterranean Economies chapters are submitted to the following process before being published: (1) The Mediterranean Economies editorial board and editors submit chapters to experts in the area after receiving submissions from the authors. The peer review is managed by a specialist in the same area as the author. (2) The reviewers carefully assess the quality of the submitted manuscripts. (3) The research methodology and procedures are assessed by the peer reviewers for their validity. (4) Revisions are suggested if necessary. (5) Chapters are rejected on the basis of lack of academic credibility and quality.