Middle East / Africa
Iraq will reshape foreign military ties
Baghdad is reportedly seeking a timely withdrawal of coalition forces and is seeking better security links with Turkey
IraqLebanon’s economic issues will remain unaddressed
Fitch has withdrawn Lebanon’s ratings because of a lack of up-to-date data
LebanonInterest rates cuts unlikely until 2025 in Turkey
Interest rates remained steady as the central bank remains committed to tight monetary policy
TurkeyUganda will seek to stifle anti-government protests
The government has arrested dozens involved in protests over corruption
UgandaEgypt’s balance of payments will get short-term relief
Capital inflows have had a substantively positive impact on the country’s external finances
EgyptOutlook for a Palestinian unity government may be dim
Beijing has waded into the challenging role of trying to reconcile rival Palestinian factions
PalestiniansTurnout will be low in Jordanian election
Six alliances have been formed to contest the September parliamentary election
JordanMorocco’s government and public will split over Israel
Rabat's acquisition of a new Israeli spy satellite runs against public sentiments
Morocco
