Middle East / Africa

  • Nov 11
  • 7 min read

Turkey’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

Turkey
  • Nov 11
  • 7 min read

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

Caucasus
  • Nov 11
  • 7 min read

Oman will accelerate its diversification strategies

Oman's sovereign wealth fund is playing a key role in diversifying the economy from its reliance on hydrocarbon revenues

Oman
  • Nov 11
  • 7 min read

Ruling party strains may hurt Sierra Leone governance

The IMF has just agreed a loan of nearly USD250mn to improve debt sustainability, boost revenues and accelerate reform

Sierra Leone
  • Nov 11
  • 2 min read

Saudi Arabia will keep channels open with Iran

Amid regional escalation, Riyadh and Tehran appear interested in ensuring their rapprochement remains on track

Saudi Arabia
  • Nov 11
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s Christians will raise pressure on Hezbollah

A prominent Christian leader has floated the idea of moving to elect a new president without Shiite MPs

Lebanon
  • Nov 11
  • 2 min read

Uncertainty could impact Qatar’s regional mediation

Qatar has denied that it is to expel Hamas, while clarifying its role in peace talks between Hamas and Israel

Qatar
  • Nov 11
  • 2 min read

Rolling blackouts could provoke protests in Iran

Iran has introduced rolling electricity blackouts in Tehran and a number of provinces

Iran