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Foreign involvement precludes Libyan conflict solution

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LIBYA

The UAE has been heavily involved in the Libyan conflict, providing moral and material support to Haftar and enabling him to launch an offensive against the Tripoli-based GNA in…

Prospects for MENA green energy transition to 2030

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PROSPECTS 2030

High oil and gas prices have incentivised Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) hydrocarbon importers to accelerate their renewables build-outs, while exporters have deployed…

Domestic repression will add to Turks’ economic woes

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TURKEY

The National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) has evolved in particular, from an intelligence-collecting agency into an active, interventionist and effective force capable of…

Haftar’s Tripoli campaign may continue for months more

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LIBYA

Haftar's offensive is his first military attempt to capture the capital, though LNA forces have previously carried out airstrikes on Tripoli. Despite optimistic claims by the LNA…

Islamic State global expansion builds resilience

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MIDDLE EAST/INT

Islamic State group's expansion prospects

Climate change will hit Middle East/North Africa hard

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

The region is particularly vulnerable to climate change in terms of rising sea levels, water and food security, desertification, extreme weather events and socio-economic impacts…

Middle East and North Africa water security in 2030

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PROSPECTS 2030

Growing populations and climate change are putting additional pressure on the region’s water resources at a time when food security risks are rising in many of the MENA countries…

West will be cautious on Libya involvement

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LIBYA

Foreign ministers from 23 countries met in Rome on February 2 to discuss responses to the Islamic State group (ISG). The meeting was held amid a steady stream of statements from…

Elections will sharpen US focus on Libya

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UNITED STATES

The Trump administration's policy on the Libya conflict.

External interference raises risk of Libya escalation

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LIBYA

The report outlines that the UAE expanded Haftar's airpower significantly. Egypt has also been a staunch supporter: in late May it carried out airstrikes against positions held by…