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This page provides a snapshot of some of our written coverage of financial market and macroeconomic trends, policy issues, and the security, geopolitical and energy landscapes.

Our analysis is forward-looking and directional in focus, pinpointing emerging sector trends and policy issues with the potential to affect decision-making. We are supported by an on-the-ground network and team of international experts.

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Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

Sectarian violence undermines efforts by Damascus to stabilise its economy and re-enter the diplomatic fold regionally and further afield

May 3, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

The outlawing of the Muslim Brotherhood marks a clean break with political orthodoxy in Jordan.

April 26, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

Trump wants a deal with Iran. Amid several stalled or deteriorating foreign policy tracks, the Muscat talks present a timely opportunity for diplomatic progress. The core challenge remains distrust.

April 17, 2025

Personality Profile

Decision Makers: A personality profile of Abdul-Malik al-Houthi

An excerpt from our leadership assessment of Houthi leader Abdul-Malik’s key personality traits and how these shape his decision-making.

April 16, 2025

Donald Trump has an historic opportunity to negotiate a much tougher nuclear deal with Iran.

1 To Watch

Trump’s nuclear opportunity in the Middle East

Donald Trump has an historic opportunity to negotiate a much tougher nuclear deal with Iran – will he seize it?

April 3, 2025

Personality Profile

Decision Makers: A personality profile of Donald Trump

An excerpt from our assessment of President Trump’s key leadership traits and how these shape his decision-making and actions.

March 25, 2025

Israel launches stikes on Gaza, breaking the ceasefire.

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

Netanyahu’s large-scale aerial campaign and the reintroduction of ground troops into Gaza have exacerbated internal divisions within Israel

March 22, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

Syria at a crossroads: Diplomatic and economic breakthroughs offer glimpses of a future beyond war, yet sectarian violence and political fragility threaten to unravel any progress. 

March 13, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

The presence of Israeli tanks in the West Bank has raised concerns about whether this could signal a shift towards de facto annexation.

February 28, 2025