Middle East / Africa
Gaza's humanitarian crisis will burden Egypt
Cairo is carefully navigating the Gaza war, blocking measures that could result in resettling Palestinians in Sinai
EgyptEmirati foreign policy will draw strong criticism
Abu Dhabi's increasingly independent and assertive foreign policy is raising concerns with Washington
United Arab EmiratesCape Verde will look to foreign partners for aid
Cape Verde recently hosted a visit by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Cape VerdeGaza war will upset Jordan’s cautious Israel balance
Popular pro-Palestinian feeling in Jordan is at odds with core policy imperatives
JordanTensions between Uganda and the West may slowly grow
Museveni has responded to Western criticisms of his government with a stream of anti-Western rhetoric
UgandaMideast countries will still value BRICS membership
Regional states have sought BRICS membership, hoping for more, and more varied, diplomatic and economic options
Middle EastInvestor confidence in Turkey will rise slowly
Signs that Turkish policy normalisation is becoming embedded are growing but markets remain sceptical
TurkeyPressure for US-Africa policy shift on AGOA will grow
The cornerstone US-Africa trade policy has not received a major update in over two decades, but looks set to be extended
United States
