North Africa
Plans for North African unity could be short-lived
Tentative efforts to revive a regional integration framework have spurred diplomatic controversies
North AfricaThe United States will balance North African ties
The US administration wants to avoid escalation elsewhere in the Arab world, as the Gaza war shows no signs of ending
North AfricaEU methane curbs challenge MENA gas exporters
The EU is moving ahead with new measures aimed at reducing methane emissions to help slow global warming
Middle EastHigher oil prices are not benefiting African exporters
African oil exporters have not raised output in recent years and face high rates and difficulties stimulating investment
InternationalConflict and climate will boost MENA flight to Europe
EU efforts to tackle migration are offset by worsening push factors across the Mediterranean
Middle EastGaza war will hit non-oil Middle East economies hard
The Gaza war has cut tourist numbers and pushed up energy costs, negatively affecting fiscal and current accounts
Middle EastNorth African Islamist parties will face difficulties
The political landscape has dramatically shifted against Islamist political parties since the 2011 Arab uprisings
North Africa