a) NGO laws in the Middle East must be reformed, enshrining the role of civil society as a core element of democratic, secular and plural political systems.
b) NGO in the Middle East must be allowed to work with international NGOs and international aid agencies without interference by governments.

Outline:
1. Executive Summary/Problem Definition (200-250 words): Summary of topic and intention of the paper. Define the research problem you are addressing in the paper, state its significance, and describe the context of your analysis.

2. Background: Provide a brief and concise historical context of the issue. Identify the major stakeholders/actors/�players� or themes/topics.

3. Framing and Analysis: Why is this issue important? Is it a �problem� that needs to be solved/resolved? Are there specific �players� (stakeholders; internal or external actors) who have an interest in the problem � either wanting a resolution or wanting to prevent any change in the status quo?

4. Conclusion/Recommendations � Provide an overall summary of your paper, give recommendations for policy makers, and outline how you arrived to your conclusions.