Middle East
Hostage crisis strains Japan's Middle East policy
The capture of Japanese nationals by 'Islamic State' group will test Tokyo's resolve
JapanMiddle East conflict finds new battleground at ICC
The Palestinian campaign to initiate war crime investigations against Israeli nationals faces multiple hurdles
Middle EastPalestinians will refrain from full escalation at ICC
ICC membership is a risky gamble for the Palestinian Authority
Middle EastMiddle East ideological vacuum fosters instability
Despite the uprisings of four years ago, the Middle East has yet to provide an alternative vision for the future
Middle EastCaspian region will remain hotly contested
Caspian will remain a highly important strategic region that will become increasingly militarised
CISProspects for US Middle East policy in 2015
None of the United States's regional policy initiatives is likely to show clear success in 2015
Middle EastProspects for security and defence in 2015
The Middle East will be a key market in 2015 as European spending declines and China looks for domestic production
InternationalMiddle East gas exporters will adapt to competition
As domestic consumption rises and global competition increases, the region's role in world gas markets is transforming
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