On one of the most important holidays of the year for the region, Central Asia is still fighting hard to keep problems at bay and recover from the COVID-19 calamity.

Another week passes and staying afloat is no easier, as money flows seem to have no major positive impact.

Our regional theme this quarter analyses how Iran has been impacted by the re-imposition of sanctions, lower oil prices and coronavirus (COVID-19). We look at how the country’s relationships will change in the region and internationally, and highlight what we see as we look at beyond COVID-19 to determine risks and potential opportunities.

Our regional theme this quarter analyses how Iran has been impacted by the re-imposition of sanctions, lower oil prices and coronavirus (COVID-19). We look at how the country’s relationships will change in the region and internationally, and highlight what we see as we look at beyond COVID-19 to determine risks and potential opportunities.

Kazakh banks, tech investments and China sentiments have one thing in common – they took a hit this week.

Iran’s parliamentary elections on 21 February are set to be a shoo-in victory for conservative MPs, giving them a large majority of seats.

Iran & Iraq: A deadly new crisis with the US

Q1 2020 MENA Outlook Extended Outline MENA-India: Strategically driven, historically bound

Following completion of its IMF programme, Egypt needs progress on improving access to finance, better management of state-owned enterprises and integrating the informal economy.

Our quarterly regional theme to be published in full on 20 December analyses trade and investment relations between the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Turkey. It highlights the inroads Turkey has been making into MENA economically since 2002, while also noting recent rifts between the two sides.