Prospects 2014 Q4

The rivalry among Gulf states will set the political tone across the Middle East in coming months

Africa's period of high commodity-driven growth is beginning to wane

The coming quarter will see a flurry of diplomatic activity in a region of rising tensions amid falling growth rates

The government will probably muddle through until the June 2015 elections

Global divisions over internet governance mask growing co-operation on cyber security

ASEAN producers will have to wait for global demand to deliver export opportunities

Lower commodities prices and falling domestic demand will keep regional growth down in the next quarter and into 2015

As the Ukraine crisis dampens the regional outlook, Russia's economy will deteriorate further due to sanctions

India's subpar GDP growth will alienate voters and investors, even as Modi's 'economic diplomacy' advances

With nuclear talks unlikely to be extended again, Iran's political and economic outlook hinge on progress