Prospects 2025
Middle East / North Africa
Turkey
The government faces an uphill battle to regain support, tackle inflation and navigate between the East and the West
Egypt
Egypt is playing an assertive role in dealing with an array of regional issues, while the economy is a major priority
Gulf states
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are leading the race among the Gulf states for foreign investment
Middle East security
The central scenario is for low-level and targeted fighting in Gaza coupled with efforts to sustain Lebanon’s ceasefire
