Iraq’s three-year budget will promote state capture

The passage of a mega-budget covering 2023-25 offers short-term stability but subsequent major risks

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Energy spending plans signpost more market volatility

Oil market investment trends suggest greater cartel control of the oil market as demand for the fuel peaks and declines

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Rising military-industrial sector production and related industries will support manufacturing activity in 2023

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The green energy transition is starting to pick up speed across much of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

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Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party (UCP) retained power in Alberta's provincial election on May 29

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Recent international efforts to restart government-opposition talks in Venezuela show few signs of bearing fruit

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Doha, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have used soft power policies to boost their global image and attract foreign investment

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Oil and gas revenues are down, Moscow cannot borrow from abroad and it is running down the National Welfare Fund

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Colombo is in talks with creditors on debt restructuring

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The government shows readiness to accept changing dynamics within Omani society, allowing Omanis to marry foreigners

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