Iraq: violent protests in Basra against government failure. Cabinet making drifts on. Iran/US.
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Nile waters: the GERD’s difficulties give Egypt a breathing-space
Posted onEthiopia’s dam project on the Blue Nile has run into trouble. This offers Egypt a breathing-space that it could exploit in more than one way.
Idlib next
Posted onSyrian government assault on Idlib province begins. Warnings of a humanitarian catastrophe and talk of a chemical attack which would provoke US retaliation.
Fighting in Tripoli
Posted on, previously relatively calm, between militias nominally loyal to the Government of National Accord. The worst sort of family row, but with tanks.
Blockchain & cryptocurrencies in the Arab world
Posted onThe Fourth Industrial Revolution impacts on every country in the Arab world but policymaking in response to new fintech like blockchain and cryptocurrencies varies widely.
US aid to Palestinians cut
Posted onCut in US aid to Palestinians following earlier cut in UNRWA funding seen as a plan to deny the Palestine problem.
The Berbers of Algeria
Posted onAlgerian recognition of the Berber New Year as a national holiday the culmination of a difficult history, symbolising the possibility of national reconciliation and unity.
Pakistan – Imran Khan
Posted onAs Prime Minister Imran Khan prioritises blasphemy in line with strong sentiment in Pakistan, and also with Saudi policy. He needs Saudi finance but is not personally close to the Saudis. Next problem: China and the Uighurs.
Yemen: more civilians killed
Posted onRepeated killing of civilians in Yemen by coalition airstrikes attracting criticism in Congress and elsewhere. Dangerous developments. UN talks to restart in Geneva.
Mauritania: elections
Posted onParliamentary elections on 1 September, presidentials next year. No change likely. Slavery still an issue. Offshore gas prospects. Security in the Sahel.