Tag "Iran"
Israel’s 99 Problems
Israel is facing what may be its most politically tumultuous period in years. What can we expect from Benjamin Netanyahu following the tornado of international events that threaten the status
How do Iranians feel about the nuclear deal?
A great deal has been written on the economic impact this will have and the related political and financial risks associated with the opening up of Iran. However, much less
Militaries will remain a powerful political and economic force in the Arab world
The MENA region and its militaries have had a tumultuous past. Militaries have held the prime position in the political and economic sphere in the region, and have asserted their own
GRI’s 2015 year in risk review
The year 2015 very much seemed to be a year of transition (and not generally for the better), filled with many surprises. The staying power of the Islamic State Perhaps
Xi Jinping’s visit to the Middle East: what’s in store for Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iran?
The Chinese president’s visits to Riyadh, Cairo, and Tehran signal an expanding role for China in the Middle East. But China’s uncertain economic prospects and antagonism toward Western dominance mean
10 Middle East start-ups to watch in 2016
For many, the Middle East hardly seems the locale for a burgeoning entrepreneurial scene. But over the last decade, the region has witnessed strong advances made by young minds to
Iran’s return to oil markets puts additional pressure on oil prices
The end of sanctions is a lifesaver for Iran’s economy, but oil producers will have to bear the additional brunt as new barrels flood the already oil-saturated markets. After seven
Weekly Risk Outlook
ECB speech after signals of new stimulus. Iranian President travels to Europe. Bank of England officials testify. Conferences highlight oil price collapse. Bank of Japan surprise with policy shift. All in the Weekly Risk
Breaking down the Middle East’s sectarian tensions
The impact of rising Saudi-Iran tension has serious repercussions for peace talks. However, simple-minded sectarianism isn’t always so clear-cut when considering the region’s complex conflicts. One of the messages that
Global stocks open 2016 in retreat: Are geopolitical worries to blame?
After one of their worst opening weeks in history to start the New Year, world markets are searching for answers among geopolitical events; from North Korean nuclear tests, to Saudi-Iran
