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2017 Geopolitical Forecast: Middle East and North Africa 0
- Middle East
- January 4, 2017
Sectarian conflict and regional rivalries will continue to plague the region in 2017.
Egypt: new friends and old 0
- Middle East
- December 21, 2016
Security concerns are bringing Egypt closer to Israel and the US. But Cairo is not a reliable partner.
Iran: back in the game 0
- Middle East
- December 16, 2016
Not long ago, Iran was considered a pariah. Today, it is re-emerging as a regional power.
Not at my level: Erdogan and the Middle East 0
- Middle East
- December 5, 2016
The AKP strongman’s authoritarianism risks isolating Turkey abroad.
Lebanon’s uncertain future 0
- Middle East
- November 25, 2016
Despite the current air of pragmatism, Lebanon’s government will remain fractious.
A ceasefire in Syria: opportunities and ohallenges 0
- Middle East
- October 21, 2016
After repeated ceasefires failures, we assess the most likely outcomes for the Syrian conflict.

Pressure building: what next for ISIS?0
- Security & Terrorism, Middle East
- September 10, 2016
Analysts say the group’s demise is imminent; how will ISIS respond to territory losses in Iraq and Syria?
Israel and Saudi Arabia: new era of cooperation?0
- Middle East
- August 30, 2016
Saudi and Israeli leaders view recent regional developments as an opportunity to re-calibrate relations.
Playing hardball: Turkey-West relations 0
- Middle East
- August 25, 2016
Ankara is improving relations with Russia and Iran – does this signal a structural shift?
Al-Qaeda and al-Nusra: breakup or rebrand?0
- Security & Terrorism, Middle East
- August 24, 2016
al-Nusra’s recent attempt to detach itself from its controversial patron is suspicious
Pipelines or pipe dreams? Reforming the Saudi economy 0
- Economics & Finance, Middle East
- August 11, 2016
Has the Kingdom missed its opportunity to diversify its oil-reliant economy?
Berber nationalism in Morocco 0
- Middle East
- August 10, 2016
Reforms integrating Berber culture reduce the likelihood of civil unrest.