Middle East
UN ERC will face global modernisation challenges
The new UN ERC will take office in May, ahead of the 2016 WHS summit
InternationalGlobal diamonds market will face liquidity stress
In 2014, De Beers recorded its third-best annual revenue of the past decade, though 2015 may prove challenging
InternationalIslamic State impact will go beyond terrorism
The Islamic State group's indirect effects will reach further than Syria and Iraq
Middle EastProspects for the Middle East in the second quarter
Reduced oil revenues, subsidy reform, 'Islamic State' expansion and a possible Iran nuclear deal top the regional agenda
Middle EastStrong dollar will threaten global gold market
Despite a surge in early January, gold will be challenged by the upcoming US monetary tightening
InternationalInternet crackdown is blow for activism in Middle East
Amid a wider crackdown on dissent, the region's journalists and activists face increasing restrictions online
Middle EastGlobal refining overcapacity will weigh on margins
Despite a temporary margin relief provided by the oil price drop, the refining sector remains plagued by overcapacity
InternationalJapanese hostage's death stirs anger but not action
'Islamic State' militants have murdered a second captured Japanese national, sparking displays of public outrage
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