Gulf states
Gulf states will face privatisation challenges
Huge welfare bills and poor regulation will obstruct Gulf privatisation plans
Gulf statesUS terrorism liability bill will damage Gulf ties
The passage of a controversial terrorism bill sets up a veto showdown between Congress and the White House
United StatesIranian S-300 missile limits Gulf, Israeli options
The end of the nuclear dispute has enabled Iran to address vulnerabilities in its air defences
IranGlobal diamonds market will stay oversupplied
New mines, excess inventories and weak demand are preventing a recovery
InternationalTurkey crisis is new blow to Saudi regional ambitions
The failed military coup is another nail in the coffin for Riyadh's efforts to build a Sunni regional alliance
Gulf statesDebt sustainability outlook in Gulf states is mixed
Gulf states are looking to debt markets to sustain high public spending at time of lower oil prices
Gulf statesGulf taxation plans will not plug fiscal deficits
New taxes are being rolled out across the GCC in the wake of the oil price drop
Gulf statesMiddle East instability will slow security reform
The Arab world's internal security forces remain in urgent need of reform following the 2011 uprisings
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