Gulf states
Prospects for the Gulf states in 2015
The Gulf states will face rising domestic fiscal pressures and regional volatility in 2015
Gulf statesGulf economies can ride out lower oil prices
The sharp decline in oil prices is likely to see significant fiscal adjustment by Gulf energy exporters
Gulf statesNew cabinet will aid Iraqi fight against jihadists
The line-up reflects significant concessions to Kurds and Sunnis by the Shia-dominated government
IraqMiddle East activism will expand as conflicts multiply
Middle East activism will expand as conflicts multiply
Middle EastMiddle East activism will expand as conflicts multiply
Interventionism is on the rise as regional actors seek to shape the new geopolitical order to their own agendas
Middle EastEgypt may need to return to IMF in 2015
Gulf aid has given the economy a window of opportunity for recovery
EgyptJihadist threat will prompt Gulf states to cooperate
Gulf states are seeking to reduce diplomatic tensions in order to create a united front against jihadists
Gulf statesProspects for the Middle East in the fourth quarter
The rivalry among Gulf states will set the political tone across the Middle East in coming months
Middle East