Middle East / Africa
Iraq will find struggle to stop anti-US attacks
Iranian-backed militias have resumed attacks against US bases in Iraq
IraqIsrael’s economic outlook could dip further
Israel's economy faces little relief from the impact of the war in Gaza
IsraelTPLF’s troubles will add to instability in Ethiopia
The once dominant Tigrayan party has become afflicted by internal conflict since the end of the war
EthiopiaMiddle East youth employment will create challenges
Almost one in four Middle Eastern and North African youth are unemployed
Middle EastOil supply prospects are firmer than demand prospects
OPEC cut its still-strong oil demand growth forecasts and the IEA raised the prospect of a supply surplus ahead
InternationalIran's foreign policy will fail to shift Arab opinion
Iran is firm in its support of the Palestinians, but that has not translated into Arab acceptance of its regional role
IranSaudi Aramco’s immediate focus will be on gas catch up
Aramco is prioritising liquefied natural gas and petrochemicals to hedge against softer crude-oil demand globally
Saudi ArabiaMali's junta may face stalemate in the north
A column of Russian mercenaries was ambushed and destroyed by a combination of northern rebels and jihadists
Mali
