Prospects for the Gulf states in 2022

Hydrocarbons-buoyed Gulf Arab economies will boost business confidence

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Growing refugee debate ups pressure on Erdogan

Turkey’s large population of ‘temporary’ refugees, mainly Syrians, has become a potential vote-loser for the government

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The country is trying to rebuild its economy following the worst recession since independence

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Between Tehran-backed militias and Moscow-funded units, the security sector is increasingly diverse

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The new prime minister's background suggests dovish foreign policy views, raising the prospect of warmer ties with China

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The Roskosmos agency will have to rethink its priorities as budgets shrink and SpaceX and others offer rocket launches

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Italy’s local election results have exposed tension between the three parties that make up the right-wing alliance

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Negotiations to form a three-party government have exposed important divisions on foreign policy

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Although Riyadh is strengthening relations with Beijing and Moscow, Washington remains its partner of choice

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Taiwan controls some small islands near China's coast, which host large numbers of troops but are hard to defend

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