Middle East / Africa

  • Oct 24
  • 2 min read

BRICS summit delivers only modest support for Russia

The 16th annual BRICS summit in Kazan ends today without any substantive agreement among its members

Russia
  • Oct 24
  • 2 min read

Budget austerity will limit global spending and growth

All economies are being advised to strengthen their budgets, but this risks reducing spending on much needed reforms

International
  • Oct 23
  • 7 min read

With allies on the back foot, Syria may hedge its bets

Israel’s campaign to degrade Hezbollah capabilities has included strikes against the group in Syria

Syria
  • Oct 23
  • 7 min read

Burkina Faso security struggles will fuel inward turn

The government has announced a major wave of arrests of domestic enemies as part of a citizen denunciation campaign

Burkina Faso
  • Oct 23
  • 2 min read

Egypt will try to reassure markets on IMF commitments

The president has suggested that the IMF programme will have to take into consideration the impact of regional dynamics

Egypt
  • Oct 23
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s budget will face a further shortfall

The government claims it needs USD250mn per month to help the internally displaced population

Lebanon
  • Oct 23
  • 2 min read

Turkey's US sanctions evasion to remain a thorny issue

A US appeals court ruled against Halkbank’s sovereign immunity claim in the Iran 'gold-for-oil' case

Turkey
  • Oct 23
  • 2 min read

Turkey’s over-valued lira will curtail export growth

The government is attempting to boost export growth, which is being dampened by the exchange rate

Turkey