Middle East / Africa
Russia-Iran partnership will continue despite rows
Russia is no longer the senior partner in its relations with Iran but they still have much to keep them collaborating
IranEthiopia faces tough monetary and fiscal rebalancing
After some difficult years, the government is again pushing reforms to address economic challenges
EthiopiaTurkey’s ties with the Middle East will improve
Turkey's relations with the Gulf, Egypt and Israel are seeing progress after President Erdogan's re-election in May.
TurkeyIntra-Gulf tensions may rise again
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has withstood past tensions among the Gulf states
Gulf statesGulf states’ non-oil growth will depend on oil income
The Gulf states are attempting to diversify their economies by building up their non-oil private sectors
Gulf statesHijab bill will pass but defiance will continue
The draft Hijab and Chasity Bill is being rushed through parliament with no public debate
IranFDC scandal will reshape Uganda’s opposition landscape
Once Uganda's leading opposition party, the FDC faces a risk of collapse amid internal disputes
UgandaAlgeria will carefully navigate Niger’s crisis
Algiers firmly rejected the coup in Niger, fearing wider instability in the region
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