Middle East / Africa
Weakening economic growth could fuel protests in Iran
The rial is depreciating and stock prices are falling as markets worry about an impending all-out war with Israel
IranEU is unlikely to alter pact with Tunisia
The EU has come under renewed criticism because of its agreement with Tunisia
TunisiaBRICS summit delivers only modest support for Russia
The 16th annual BRICS summit in Kazan ends today without any substantive agreement among its members
RussiaBudget 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
InternationalWith 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
SyriaBurkina 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 FasoEgypt 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
EgyptLebanon’s budget will face a further shortfall
The government claims it needs USD250mn per month to help the internally displaced population
Lebanon
