Middle East

  • Jun 14, 2018
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World Cup vote shows Middle East, Africa realpolitik

Morocco is disappointed that many Arab and African countries did not vote for its bid to host the football tournament

Morocco
  • May 31, 2018
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Deep regional digital divides will shape growth trends

Over half the world's population is expected to be online by end-2018

International
  • May 8, 2018
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Trump’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 East
  • May 3, 2018
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Islamic State will target Middle East elections

Several regional countries, such as Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq, Tunisia and Libya, have polls coming up this year

Middle East
  • Apr 25, 2018
  • 7 min read

Middle East Kurds may become more risk-averse

Kurds’ mounting independence aspirations capitalising on the fight against Islamic State have been checked

Middle East
  • Apr 23, 2018
  • 7 min read

China will focus on Middle East energy, not politics

Pressing crude oil import needs encourage Beijing’s partnerships with Iran, Iraq and Gulf states

Middle East
  • Apr 16, 2018
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The Arab summit shows the bounds of Saudi leadership

Hosting the ‘Jerusalem’ summit, Riyadh emphasises policy orthodoxy

Saudi Arabia
  • Apr 11, 2018
  • 11 min read

More jobs for Middle East women could boost growth

Despite health and education improvements, female employment levels in the region are still low

Middle East