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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.

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News and analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin – Israeli attacks on Lebanon endanger ceasefire; Washington pushes Morocco-Algeria rapprochement

The US-led ceasefire in Lebanon falters amid Israeli strikes and lack of disarmament progress; Washington pushes for Algeria-Morocco peace.

October 24, 2025

News and analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin – US–Qatar diplomacy enters new phase; Russia’s influence in Syria wanes

A new military training base reaffirms Qatar’s strategic importance to Washington as Damascus redefines its relationship to Russia.

October 17, 2025

News and analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin – KSA liberalises markets amid fiscal pressure; Morocco’s Gen Z protests resume

Saudi budget pressures test the viability of state-led diversification while in Morocco, Rabat weighs its response to Gen Z 212.

October 10, 2025

News and analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin – oil flows from the KRG to Turkiye resume; Washington and Ankara reset bilateral ties

Landmark restart of KRG–Turkiye oil exports coincides with a Trump–Erdogan summit underscoring closer policy alignment.

October 3, 2025

News and analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin – Special Edition: Iran, sanctions and escalation risk

UN sanctions on Iran are set to snap back amid stalling diplomacy, increasing the risk of regional escalation.

September 26, 2025

News and analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin – Syria unveils Suwayda roadmap; Israel advances in Gaza City

Syria hopes the Suwayda plan will lead to a repeal of the Caesar Act. The Gaza City offensive and UN genocide finding further isolate Israel.

September 19, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin – Israel escalates in Doha and Gaza

Israel’s strike on Qatar effectively torpedos hopes for a diplomatic solution to ending the war in Gaza.

September 12, 2025

Analysis

The business of defence in Saudi Arabia

As global insecurity rises, Saudi Arabia is accelerating efforts to localise defence production.

August 22, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

The Israeli cabinet has voted to support West Bank annexation, signalling that a takeover of the territory is now active political agenda.

July 26, 2025