
This joint policy study examines the evolving debates around digital sovereignty in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Digital sovereignty, understood as the ability to maintain autonomy and control in the digital sphere, goes beyond traditional state control online, affecting global connections, corporate power, and surveillance. It has become a critical issue worldwide, with profound implications for security, economic policy, and citizen empowerment. However, the MENA region, despite its unique dynamics, remains underexplored in global digital sovereignty discussions.
Algeria
Bahrain
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Morocco
Oman
Palestine *
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Tunisia
United Arab Emirates
Yemen