Middle East / Africa
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
NigeriaCompromises extend G20 cooperation amid little success
The G20 remains the premier forum for international economic cooperation but can do little to solve global problems
InternationalGaza war will test Saudi-Iranian rapprochement
Iran-Saudi rapprochement remains shallow despite a call between the two leaders to discuss the Hamas-Israel war
IranMozambique poll controversies may produce volatility
Disputed local elections have the potential to create a major political crisis a year out from national elections
MozambiqueEU Israel-Palestine policy will remain contradictory
EU policy on the Middle East stems from a preference for stability, closer Israeli ties and historical relationships
EUIsrael faces a major reversal in Middle East ties
The Gaza conflict has overturned key trends in regional relations
IsraelNorth African Islamist parties will face difficulties
The political landscape has dramatically shifted against Islamist political parties since the 2011 Arab uprisings
North AfricaSaudi 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