ME/NAF
New higher education policies will hurt Iranian women
The implementation of tighter restrictions on female behaviour and degree choice are damaging universities
IranYemen’s Huthis will be undeterred by Red Sea warnings
Attempted attacks continue against certain vessels seeking to transit the Red Sea
YemenIslamic State will seek new opportunities in Syria
The global salafi-jihadist group has launched a new campaign, despite losing momentum in many countries
SyriaEgyptian-Iranian ties are heading for an upgrade
Discussions between Egyptian and Iranian officials have intensified, raising prospects of renewed diplomatic relations
EgyptQatar's energy dependence will continue long-term
High anticipated energy revenues in 2024 reflect the ongoing strength of the sector
QatarThe Israel-Lebanon border deterrence game is perilous
Hezbollah is expanding its range of targets as the Israeli military kills senior figures in Lebanon
LebanonLocal tensions will hurt Libya's oil sector
The authorities are unable to contain local grievances and fight fuel smuggling, resulting in a new oil field closure
LibyaGermany will liberalise its arms exports policy
Berlin is open to ditching its five-year ban on the exports of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Germany
