24 October 2018 Turkey Release of detained pastor suggests US will lift sanctions imposed in August, which will provide limited boost to economy Geopolitics Stability
24 October 2018 Israel Israel and Hamas will continue to act assertively following long-range rocket attacks, but will restrain hardliners to avert new conflict Geopolitics Stability
24 October 2018 Jordan Revocation of land lease agreement with Israel will limit opposition criticism of Government as tax reform process continues Stability
19 October 2018 Saudi Arabia Crisis over journalist’s disappearance will weaken Crown Prince but his position will remain secure unless momentum for sanctions rises significantly Geopolitics Stability
19 October 2018 Philippines President will use midterm elections to weaken critics in Senate and speed passage of legislative priorities Stability
19 October 2018 Yemen Dismissal of Prime Minister on pretext of failure to improve economy will not improve economic crisis, which secessionists will continue to exploit Stability
19 October 2018 Bahrain Gulf financial aid package will enable measured implementation of fiscal reforms, ensuring continued stability Stability
19 October 2018 Thailand Attempts by Pheu Thai’s rivals to dissolve it will, if successful, provoke popular backlash and risk punitive Western response Stability
19 October 2018 Myanmar Trial of journalists for probe into Yangon Region leader will result in further media self-censorship and damage ruling party’s credibility Stability
