ME/NAF
The United States has few good options in Yemen
Widening the air campaign against the Huthis risks miring the administration in an escalation loop with few off-ramps
YemenThe Algerian market will challenge investors
Closer political coordination between Washington and Algiers is spurring some US business interest
AlgeriaIranian hardliners will tie up elections and dissent
Even former two-term President Hassan Rouhani has now been disqualified from seeking a new Assembly of Experts seat
IranTunisia’s local elections will help Saied
Despite low turnout, local polls will pave the way for the presidential ballot by establishing new patronage networks
TunisiaTripoli-based premier will aim at building legitimacy
The Tripoli-based government is taking measures that help address different grievances
LibyaGulf competition will drive new investor openings
An investor-friendly Saudi judicial initiative coincides with a new Emirati offer to property investors
Gulf statesIsrael will press on in Gaza, despite costs
High-casualty fighting in Khan Younis coincides with reports of a new ceasefire proposal
IsraelRising US-Iraqi militia tensions may turn more deadly
Washington has sanctioned Iraqis and businesses linked to pro-Iranian militias
Iraq
