Middle East / Africa
Bahrain will benefit from greater regional stability
Reduced tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and Syria and the Arab League, are improving Bahrain's risk outlook
BahrainMorocco faces a low risk of major terrorist attacks
Security forces are displaying effective counterterrorism capabilities, detaining suspects across the country
MoroccoAid dynamics may entrench South Sudan's challenges
Despite high volumes of humanitarian aid, development progress since independence in 2011 remains extremely limited
South SudanGabon's junta may not swiftly relinquish power
Senior officers on August 30 launched a coup overthrowing President Ali Bongo Ondimba
GabonItaly will intensify its outreach to North Africa
Rome is active across the region, expanding ties and building its competitive advantage over other European capitals
North AfricaMorocco’s energy transition will face challenges
The country remains reliant on fossil fuel use, and efforts to expand domestic energy production are slow
MoroccoInternal Israeli divisions could stall judicial reform
Protests are continuing despite the judicial reform pause in the summer parliamentary recess
IsraelTogo's ruling party is poised to win legislative polls
Togo will hold local and legislative elections in December
Togo
