Middle East / Africa
Prospects for South Caucasus foreign policy in 2025
The countries of the South Caucasus are exploiting new opportunities to seek closer relations with other powers
CaucasusTurkey’s PKK outreach may not last
Despite Ankara’s hints at reaching out to the Kurdistan Workers Party, a lasting settlement still seems far off
TurkeyProspects for Turkey in 2025
The government faces an uphill battle to regain support, tackle inflation and navigate between the East and the West
TurkeyIran will boost its influence in the South Caucasus
The proposed Zangezur corridor threatens to destabilise geopolitical relationships in the South Caucasus
IranNew jihadist group may worsen Nigerian insecurity
Authorities have confirmed reports of the emergence of a new jihadist group in north-western Nigeria
NigeriaLibya’s armed groups will remain difficult to dislodge
The interior ministry is escalating its rhetoric against armed groups that have retained forces in the capital Tripoli
LibyaMiddle East interest rates will follow US rate changes
Most regional countries with currencies pegged to the US dollar cut their benchmark interest rates yesterday
Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates will green its fossil fuel output
The latest Nationally Determined Contributions plan was launched yesterday
United Arab Emirates
