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Court ruling pressures Israel’s governing coalition
A Supreme Court ruling ending military service exemption for ultra-Orthodox students has reinforced societal divisions
IsraelTurkey’s economic policies will normalise further
Turkey’s normalisation of its monetary and fiscal policies are benefitting macroeconomic risks
TurkeyEconomic support will boost Egypt’s external position
International support is strengthening Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves and currency
EgyptBahrain and Iran will resume diplomatic relations
Bahrain and Iran have started talks with the aim of resuming diplomatic relations
BahrainSomalia faces same old security dilemmas
Two years on, an anti-jihadist offensive has effectively ground to a halt
SomaliaIran’s presidential election will go to a second round
Three candidates are leading the polls in the presidential election, which will result in second ballot on July 5
IranMore Israeli troops will move to the northern border
Movement of Israeli troops to the north increase the risks of a mis-step leading to all-out war with Hezbollah
IsraelIsrael will reduce interest rates slowly
Despite inflation within the target band, interest rates will not fall rapidly unless the Gaza conflict is resolved
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