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
Insights Stay ahead of issues affecting business confidence in MENA.
3 To Watch: tracking trends that matter
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.
Subscribe and receive a full breakdown of key developments in succinct reports every seven days – as well as phone/email access to our team.
Latest Insights
Analysis
MENA Strategic Bulletin
Israel’s intervention in Suwayda signals an intent to deter Damascus from reasserting control in a region where Israel seeks to project influence.
July 19, 2025
Commentary
The Houthis: A force the world cannot ignore
The Houthis’s latest strikes on Red Sea shipping underscore not only their resilience, but also their evolution into an autonomous and rising regional power.
July 14, 2025
Archive
In Focus
Energy and economic policy under UAE President MbZ
Energy policy and transition will shape MbZ’s decision-making and be a measure of his success as leader.
May 19, 2022
1 To Watch
No hope for nuclear agreement with Iran
All signs now point to the JCPOA being laid to rest.
May 12, 2022
1 To Watch
KSA pushes for political solution in Yemen
The new Presidential Leadership Council will need to act quickly on its objectives or risk failure.
May 4, 2022
In Focus
Saudi and the UAE: the key to global oil market (in)stability
The Gulf heavyweights are unlikely to stabilise the energy markets any time soon – despite entreaties from Washington.
April 14, 2022
3 To Watch
Turkey’s path to economic recovery
Lull in currency crisis is Ankara’s chance to reverse its policy blunders.
January 19, 2022