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Mohammed AL-NASSERY

Universitatea Naţională de Apărare “Carol I”

This study analyses the major implications of the ongoing war in the Middle East across four interconnected dimensions: economic, humanitarian, political, and security-related. It argues that the conflict extends beyond direct military confrontation to affect energy markets, supply chains, regional stability, and global food security. Economically, disruptions to energy routes and rising costs have increased inflationary pressures and weakened growth prospects. Humanitarian consequences include displacement, poverty, and food insecurity. Politically, the conflict contributes to shifting regional power balances and evolving geopolitical dynamics. Security implications involve intensified military tensions, cyber threats, and the expansion of indirect warfare patterns. The study concludes that the war represents a multidimensional regional crisis with significant long-term implications, underscoring the need for diplomatic de-escalation and coordinated international responses to mitigate instability.

ŒCONOMICA no. 1-2/2026

Keywords: Middle East war, economic implications, humanitarian crisis, regional security, geopolitical transformations, energy security, food security, cybersecurity, regional stability, supply chains

JEL: F51, F52, F59, H56, Q34, Q54

Implications of the War in the Middle East: An Analysis of the Economic, Security, Humanitarian, and Political Dimensions

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