Prospects 2014
Middle East / North Africa
Gulf states
Developments in Iran and Syria will preoccupy Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in 2014....
Turkey
President Abdullah Gul will not reveal whether he will act against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip...
Maghreb
The Maghreb states are still grappling with the post-Arab uprising environment. Libya and Tunisia...
Iraq
Iraq will face major challenges in 2014 in domestic politics and security, driven by the Syria...
Egypt
Egypt is making a fresh attempt to create a sustainable and effective system of government in the...
Syria's civil war
The Syrian regime is poised to enter 2014 in a stronger position following a successful...