STANDPOINT by Atique Naqvi

Extremism is a real and serious threat for Libya. But with a new constitution being drafted, there is optimism for the country in 2015, says Ali Tarhouni, Former Prime Minister of Libya. "Gaddafi ruled keeping the law and power in his hands, which basically meant he was a very strong ruler, but with very weak institutions and a very weak state." The interview was published in the March 2015 issue of the Dubai-based magazine TRENDS - An International Magazine on Arab Affairs. Below is the jpeg file of the TRENDS magazine.

A smooth economic recovery is needed to sustain the success of Tunisia’s political transition, says its Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa. "We have introduced some reforms to promote investments in Tunisia. And I think that we have to work harder to continue on this path." The interview was published in the March 2015 issue of the Dubai-based magazine TRENDS - An International Magazine on Arab Affairs. Below is the jpeg file of the TRENDS magazine.