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The Al-Sisi government’s new “National Narrative” promises a fresh development vision but largely echoes familiar economic prescriptions whose social and environmental implications remain deeply problematic.
Salma Hussein
To achieve Vision 2030 targets, Riyadh recognizes that it must attract more foreign capital. That could mean relaxing long-held rules on foreign ownership in the kingdom.
Masha Kotkin
Russia is watching the West’s warming to Damascus with apprehension, but the Kremlin still has cards to play.
Giorgio Cafiero
With U.S. commitments to its allies in flux, Europe and Türkiye are recalibrating their defense ties. The proposed Eurofighter deal signals a push toward strategic autonomy and industrial cooperation—if Ankara accepts.
Eyüp Ersoy
While Qatar has been more recognizable in Afghan-related diplomacy in recent years, the UAE has been discreetly developing inroads in the country.
Umer Karim
In this special edition Council Views, directors from the ME Council offer their insights on the key trends and conflicts likely to shape the region in the coming year.