North Africa

  • Jan 18, 2012
  • 7 min read

Pragmatism central to new-era Libyan foreign policy

A high-level UAE government and business delegation visited Tripoli yesterday. Libya offers some...

Libya
  • Dec 28, 2011
  • 7 min read

Arab uprisings challenge al-Qaida's ability to adapt

The Arab uprisings of 2011 have presented a serious ideological challenge to al-Qaida. The...

Middle East
  • Nov 4, 2011
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the oil market in 2012

Oil demand in 2012 appears likely to undershoot current expectations, and that possibility does...

International
  • Aug 23, 2011
  • 6 min read

Arab uprisings forces EU migration rethink

North African instability has prompted further doubts among EU member states about Brussels'...

EU
  • Jul 20, 2011
  • 5 min read

Algeria succession overshadows Arab uprisings impact

Algeria is the only country in North Africa not to have experienced sustained mass protests in...

Algeria
  • May 27, 2011
  • 2 min read

Qatar proposes regional development bank

Qatar is seeking support from the oil-rich Gulf states for the establishment of a Middle Eastern...

Middle East
  • May 20, 2011
  • 7 min read

Growing African corporate base lags emerging rivals

There are now more than 120 African corporations with annual turnover in excess of 1 billion...

Africa
  • May 20, 2011
  • 1 min read

Chances of new oil price spike have receded

The International Energy Agency (IEA), an advisory body to advanced economies, yesterday argued...

International