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Prospects for Iran in 2024
Parliamentary elections are set to change little, as the economy also stagnates
IranGas and shared views will help Algerian-Turkish ties
The two countries seek to expand relations over the coming years
AlgeriaGaza ruin will likely resume after Israel-Hamas truce
After six weeks of war, the long-awaited ‘humanitarian pause’ and hostage/prisoner exchange deal is announced
IsraelGaza truce may curb risky trends in Iraq and Lebanon
Hezbollah and Israel have breached more tacit agreements, as Washington has launched its first retaliations inside Iraq
IraqEgypt will face multiple risks in 2024
The country’s dire economic conditions are compounded by conflicts and instability in its immediate neighbourhood
EgyptCurrency swap will boost Saudi-Chinese ties
The agreement between the countries’ central banks builds on already strong economic and trade ties
Saudi ArabiaQatari-Bahraini ties will grow despite differences
The rapprochement between the two countries is reinforced by high-level political dialogue and coordination
QatarIran will prioritise Gulf outreach over oil threats
Regional escalation risks and a Red Sea tanker attack have revived old fears over Gulf oil supplies
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