Middle East / Africa
Strategic and personal factors drive Israel’s premier
Israel is pressing forward with the wars in Gaza and Lebanon despite major blows against Hamas and Hezbollah
IsraelSaudi Arabia will manage public image during Gaza war
Saudi Arabia is sensitive to any insinuations that it might support Israeli actions that weaken Hezbollah and Hamas
Saudi ArabiaGulen’s death may not end Ankara’s crackdown
Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup attempt, died in exile in the United States
TurkeyUnited Arab Emirates IPOs will boost local bourses
The largest IPO in the United Arab Emirates this year will launch from October 28
United Arab EmiratesTunisia moves to self-sufficiency but at great risk
The government will resort to local borrowing and taxation to help cover the 2025 budget
TunisiaIvory Coast electoral roll dispute may raise tensions
Authorities have begun a three-week voter registration drive that the opposition claims is too short and not impartial
Ivory CoastThe gold price rally likely has further to run
The gold price keeps passing records due to central bank demand, US rate cut expectations and high geopolitical tensions
InternationalSudan war threatens Chad's political stability
The war in Sudan and especially escalating fighting around El Fasher have increased political tensions in Chad
Chad
