ME/NAF
Hezbollah may capitalise on southern Lebanon gains
Debate is reviving over the implementation of a UN resolution barring Hezbollah forces from southern Lebanon
LebanonIsrael’s new unity will depend on the Gaza war
The October 7 attacks represent a paradigm shift for Israeli society
IsraelLibya's leaders will resist UN political pressure
A newly announced effort by the UN envoy to Libya is not gaining traction yet
LibyaStalled Arab ties will constrain Syria’s president
Bashar al-Assad will no longer make his global comeback at COP28
SyriaEmirati economic cohesion could gradually increase
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are tilting from competition towards more coordination to achieve common economic goals
United Arab EmiratesTurkey's opposition will try to unify ranks
The main opposition party is positioning itself to compete strongly in the upcoming local elections
TurkeyQuasi-official enforcers will push Iran hijab rules
Punishments for failure to enforce the Islamic dress code are being visited on those in authority
IranProspects for Middle East conflict in 2024
The consequences of the Gaza crisis will reverberate through next year
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