Middle East / Africa
Russia’s ties with Iran will grow stronger
Moscow is seeking to turn what has historically been a transactional relationship into something deeper and enduring
RussiaRussia will rely more on Chinese demand for gas
Russia has largely lost its 40-year hold on Europe's gas market, jeopardising its position as a leading gas exporter
RussiaRuling parties will largely win 2024 African elections
A total of 13 African countries will hold presidential elections this year
AfricaChamisa’s exit heralds end for Zimbabwe’s CCC party
The main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has lost its leader and founder
ZimbabweDifferent demand pictures dominate the outlook for oil
Demand-side uncertainty offsets the risk to oil trade of Middle East instability amid strong non-OPEC oil supply growth
InternationalIsrael’s AI sector will struggle amid Gaza conflict
Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely seen as critical for the future growth of Israel’s key high-tech sector
IsraelKuwait's new government will focus on reforms
The new prime minister has assembled a cabinet with considerable professional and academic expertise
KuwaitMozambique faces election and succession battles ahead
Both of the main political parties face internal battles ahead of the 2024 national elections
Mozambique
