Syria and Turkey – Rapprochement between Ankara and Damascus will likely lead to joint operations against Kurds in northern Syria 18 January 2023 Geopolitics Stability
UAE – Strategic interests will trump concerns related to appointment of extreme right-wing ministers in new Israeli government 11 January 2023
Saudi Arabia – Kingdom’s untapped minerals wealth will help in global transition to clean energy 6 January 2023
Region: Middle East Iraq – Corruption investigation likely to spur political jockeying and increase protest risk Stability
Region: Middle East Yemen – International aid workers will remain at risk as warring factions fail to reach truce agreement Stability
Region: Middle East Syria – Public resentment will increase amid persistent fuel shortages over coming weeks Economy Stability
Region: Middle East Jordan – Kingdom will need sustained financial support to reduce risk of unrest and instability Stability
Region: Middle East Saudi Arabia Deep Dive – Enhanced diplomatic cooperation with China will accompany further deepening of economic ties with Asia Economy Geopolitics
Region: Middle East Turkey – President Erdogan will exploit sale of F-16 jets to boost chances of re-election Geopolitics Stability
Region: Middle East China – Summit with Saudi Arabia will expand diplomatic influence in non-Western countries Business Economy Geopolitics Public Health
Region: Middle East Iran – Execution of two protesters will further enrage public and trigger more violence Sanctions Stability
Region: Middle East Iraq – Rivalries among Kurdish parties will undermine governance and fuel uncertainty in oil and gas sector Business Stability