Middle East / Africa
AI raises the stakes in wars globally
Leading powers are increasingly focusing resources on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for military purposes
InternationalProspects for Israelis returning to the north are dim
Hezbollah and Israel are the closest they have been to a full-blown war since October 2023
IsraelLosses in Mali will put pressure on Russian presence
Fighting in northern Mali has led to a severe defeat for Russian and government forces
MaliUnited Arab Emirates-Morocco deal will boost growth
The United Arab Emirates and Morocco have agreed terms for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
United Arab EmiratesDrug trafficking will challenge the Iraqi government
The Iraqi government is increasingly focusing on a growing drugs problem
IraqGovernment will look to weaken opposition in Cameroon
Parliament has voted for a one-year extension of the current legislative term to March 2026
CameroonNew deals boost Egypt’s long-term energy prospects
The government signed two major agreements to increase hydrocarbon production
EgyptTurkey’s new strategy will boost investment flows
Turkey launched a new foreign direct investment strategy today
Turkey
