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.

Economics & Finance

14 Aug, 2020

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Lebanon: Aid, Reconstruction Take Center Stage Following Beirut Blast

Lebanon is courting international donors to help rebuild Beirut following the 4 August Beirut port blast. Pledges are rolling in, headlined by $295mn raised at a Paris donor conference, but it’s only a drop in the bucket considering the $15bn in damages.
Geopolitical Risk

21 Aug, 2020

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Libya’s Eastern Power Cuts Force Haftar’s Hand

General Haftar is permitting a temporary lifting of Libya’s blockade in a bid to alleviate power shortages in the east. NOC may yet refuse.
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