Middle East
Uprisings empower the Arab League
The Arab League has suspended Syria's membership and is threatening to impose sanctions due to...
Middle EastProspects for Arab politics in 2012
The outcome of the 2011 political upheavals should become clearer in 2012 following elections in...
Middle EastProspects for the oil market in 2012
Oil demand in 2012 appears likely to undershoot current expectations, and that possibility does...
InternationalWeakened G20 lacks magic bullet against global crisis
The International Labour Organization (ILO) today warned that 80 million jobs must be created in...
InternationalArab uprising economies expect slow recovery in 2012
The IMF predicted a slower than expected recovery for Arab uprising economies in its forecasts...
Middle EastGlobal oil prices resist major correction
Oil prices have recovered in recent days, and the barrel of Brent today traded near 111 dollars,...
InternationalMiddle East peace efforts risk EU credibility
Palestinian and Israeli leaders separately announced yesterday that they are willing to restart...
Middle EastIsraeli attack on Iran nuclear assets unlikely soon
In recent months, the domestic public debate about Israeli security needs has shifted away from...
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