North Africa
Risks and opportunities 2020: Middle East North Africa
The region is preoccupied by Gulf divisions, new protest movements and deep economic uncertainties
Middle EastMaghreb leaders face a growing challenge from unions
The whole region is witnessing discontent over socio-economic conditions and disenfranchisement with the political elite
North AfricaProspects for North Africa in 2020
Discontent over living standards will be a test for all countries, but some will address (or contain) this more easily
North AfricaJihadist groups in North Africa will be resilient
Al-Qaida and Islamic State have a presence to varying degrees across North Africa
North AfricaReligious shifts may alter Arab politics and society
Attitude surveys in the Middle East indicate a gradual decline in religious observance, mostly driven by young people
Middle EastProspects for North Africa to end-2019
North African states each look to their domestic issues in the second half of 2019
North AfricaMaghreb’s water scarcity may foment unrest
Maghreb countries faced past protests over their inability to provide enough water equally, and will continue to do so.
North AfricaMiddle East faces energy diversification challenges
Many countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have energy diversification programmes
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