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Syria's ruler will seek to ride out economic protests
The largest anti-government demonstrations since 2011 coincide with new instability in the Kurdish-controlled northeast
China will dominate Iraq’s energy sector
As some international firms leave, the oil ministry fears an effective Beijing monopoly
US ports inefficiencies are adding to logistics costs
The conclusion of protracted contract negotiations at West Coast ports last week has underscored the sector's challenges
Unity on Ukraine is at risk in EU’s eastern members
Hungary, Bulgaria and Slovakia are the main EU outliers when it comes to a united front on Ukraine
LithuaniaBasic Policy signals Tokyo’s economic direction
Tokyo’s recently adopted Basic Policy shows what the government’s plans are for re-energising the economy
JapanUS Senate elections look difficult for Democrats
The Senate reconvenes today with next year's elections already a significant consideration for both parties
United StatesEgypt will struggle to save its gas surplus
Future liquefied natural gas exports are heavily dependent on Israeli plans
EgyptBahrain will benefit from greater regional stability
Reduced tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and Syria and the Arab League, are improving Bahrain's risk outlook
BahrainHigh food costs will strain households well into 2024
The UNFAO global food price index has fallen for 17 months but food prices remain far higher than 2013-20
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