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Kuwait’s economic reform plans will face challenges

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KUWAIT

Kuwait’s sixth government in two years took office in October pledging to accelerate the slow reform of an economy that is overwhelmingly dominated by the state’s spending of…

Libya's energy sector may gradually grow

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LIBYA

The NOC plans to increase oil production and gas output, and to advance renewable energy production. It also wants to amend oil laws and change the corporate social responsibility…

Saudi social change will lag, especially for women

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SAUDI ARABIA

Nearly a year into the ‘Vision 2030’ strategic plan, Riyadh is also seeking to boost the economy and combat boredom among Saudi youth through some cautious steps towards social…

Turkey is closing in on ambitious arms industry goals

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TURKEY

Turkey’s rising defence expenditure.

Foreign policy successes will bolster Iraq’s Kadhimi

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IRAQ

A succession of modest but diverse foreign policy successes is gradually strengthening Kadhimi’s domestic position. He is receiving strong backing from the United States, the Arab…

Saudi nuclear plans will generate controversy

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SAUDI ARABIA

The Saudi nuclear energy programme.

Gulf States’ SWFs will be active global investors

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GULF STATES

The SWFs of the main Gulf States oil and gas producers are stepping up their investments as the countries maximise hydrocarbon revenues and diversify their economies. The SWFs are…

Lebanese army independence could make it a target

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LEBANON

Military manages rising Lebanese tensions.

Prospects for Turkey to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

Prospects for Turkey to end-2020.

Kuwaiti anti-expat rhetoric could deter incomers

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KUWAIT

Anti-expatriate sentiment in Kuwait.