Middle East
Deep regional digital divides will shape growth trends
Over half the world's population is expected to be online by end-2018
InternationalTrump’s Iran choice will play into Middle East crises
In a framework of heightened confrontation with Iran, national-level controversies across the region could be magnified
Middle EastIslamic State will target Middle East elections
Several regional countries, such as Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq, Tunisia and Libya, have polls coming up this year
Middle EastMiddle East Kurds may become more risk-averse
Kurds’ mounting independence aspirations capitalising on the fight against Islamic State have been checked
Middle EastChina will focus on Middle East energy, not politics
Pressing crude oil import needs encourage Beijing’s partnerships with Iran, Iraq and Gulf states
Middle EastThe Arab summit shows the bounds of Saudi leadership
Hosting the ‘Jerusalem’ summit, Riyadh emphasises policy orthodoxy
Saudi ArabiaMore jobs for Middle East women could boost growth
Despite health and education improvements, female employment levels in the region are still low
Middle EastMideast states will show mixed progress on renewables
Energy subsidy cuts and promotion of alternative sources to oil and gas are high on the regional agenda
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