Middle East / Africa

  • Oct 25, 2023
  • 7 min read

Nigeria court battles may dent Tinubu's legitimacy

The Supreme Court will next month deliver rulings on opposition challenges to President Bola Tinubu's election victory

Nigeria
  • Oct 25, 2023
  • 7 min read

Compromises extend G20 cooperation amid little success

The G20 remains the premier forum for international economic cooperation but can do little to solve global problems

International
  • Oct 24, 2023
  • 7 min read

Gaza war will test Saudi-Iranian rapprochement

Iran-Saudi rapprochement remains shallow despite a call between the two leaders to discuss the Hamas-Israel war

Iran
  • Oct 24, 2023
  • 7 min read

Mozambique poll controversies may produce volatility

Disputed local elections have the potential to create a major political crisis a year out from national elections

Mozambique
  • Oct 24, 2023
  • 7 min read

EU Israel-Palestine policy will remain contradictory

EU policy on the Middle East stems from a preference for stability, closer Israeli ties and historical relationships

EU
  • Oct 23, 2023
  • 7 min read

Israel faces a major reversal in Middle East ties

The Gaza conflict has overturned key trends in regional relations

Israel
  • Oct 23, 2023
  • 6 min read

North African Islamist parties will face difficulties

The political landscape has dramatically shifted against Islamist political parties since the 2011 Arab uprisings

North Africa
  • Oct 20, 2023
  • 7 min read

Saudi Arabia’s renewables drive will face challenges

Saudi Arabia’s push for renewable energy took off in 2021, but renewables contribute less than 5% of electricity output

Saudi Arabia