Geopolitical Risk

From civil wars in Libya and Syria to political stasis in Kuwait and the economic embargo against Qatar, the Middle East’s geopolitical situation is always fraught with risk. The addition of rapidly expanding youthful populations straining against the restrictions imposed by staid leaderships creates further avenues for instability.

Geopolitical Risk

16 Jan, 2026

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Iranian Regime Weakening

Iran has faced down protests before, but the latest wave comes at a time when the regime appears weaker than ever. With structural deficiencies causing serious economic pain, the government’s room to maneuver is limited.

Iran’s Currency Tumbled To Unprecedented Low Of Worse Than 140,000 Toman*/$

Geopolitical Risk

30 Jan, 2026

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Trump Intervention Throws Iraqi Politics Into Disarray

In a scathing rebuke of Nouri al-Maliki’s potential nomination as Iraqi Prime Minister, US President Trump says he will not tolerate a new Iran-aligned government in Baghdad. Iraq’s politicians are buying time as they formulate their next move amid regional tensions and a renewed threat by Washington to hit the country’s oil revenues.