ME/NAF
Iran-Azerbaijan ties will strengthen further
The re-opening of the Azerbaijan embassy in Tehran signals a strengthening of bilateral ties
IranFalling tourism will raise Jordan’s economic risks
The Gaza War has hit tourist flows to Jordan, curtailing its ability to fund its trade deficit
JordanPalestinian Authority will face mounting pressures
The Palestinian Authority (PA) is struggling with economic deterioration, settler violence and Israeli incursions
PalestiniansEgypt’s authorities will not tolerate dissent
International aid has flooded Egypt, but the risk of political and social instability is still present
EgyptAlgeria’s military will extend and deepen influence
A new decree will allow the military to become more and more engaged in managing civilian entities
AlgeriaGulf states’ project awards will remain strong in 2024
Total project awards in the Gulf states in the second quarter were dragged down by a collapse in activity in Qatar
Gulf statesOil will be less important as Jordan’s energy source
Jordan wants to renew its oil import agreement with Iraq
JordanNuclear power will advance in a few Middle East states
There is some progress in nuclear energy generation in the region, but it remains limited to five countries
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