Sri Lanka’s new prime minister will be secure

Mahinda Rajapaksa’s sudden transition from opposition to government is likely to withstand questions over its legitimacy

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Zimbabwe's currency crisis may worsen

A series of reforms have prompted a cash crisis and public dissent

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Serious reforms could bring Sudan out of economic crisis, but social and political pressures complicate the picture

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Failings in the banking system mean Iran’s monetary base is too large, and renewed sanctions will not help

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Mining companies will be relieved by this month’s ruling, but they will not feel completely secure yet

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The peace process is now under threat, but resource investments offer some relief to the government

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Brexit gives Scotland’s ruling party another chance to achieve its ultimate goal, but the stakes are higher than ever

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Efforts to boost mining investment will increase local protests if coordination and cooperation do not improve

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Despite anger over lack of security in southern Syria, Druze groups may move closer to Damascus

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While a controversial airport deal looks set to be cancelled, bilateral relations are unlikely to suffer

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