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We assess political instability, conflict, geopolitical competition and international relations that shape markets and investment outcomes.
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China, the West, and the Geopolitical Race for the Middle East and Africa
In their book International Relations, authors Goldstein and Pevehouse wrote that “foreign policy involves goals, strategies, and instruments used by governments to…
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A United Maghreb Region: A Challenging Aspiration or a Potential Reality?
In 1989, the member states of the Greater Maghreb region (Morocco, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania) convened in Marrakech, Morocco, and signed a landmark agreement…
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Geopolitical Competition in the Maghreb: Will the U.S. Challenge China’s Economic Footprint?
China has emerged as the largest trading partner of the Greater Maghreb, with bilateral trade surpassing $32 billion in 2024. This growing economic engagement…
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Sovereignty Challenges
Oil, Sovereign Wealth Funds, and Crises—The Battle for Stability in the Middle East and Africa
- Geopolitics, Energy Security, Diplomacy and Global Powers 5 chapters
- National & State Development - Africa – Middle East 6 chapters
- Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF) & Global Real Estate 7 chapters
Independent intelligence for a changing world.
A periodic assessment of capital, politics and investment across emerging markets.
No. 8
High Investments & Divestments
The Middle East and several African countries have continued their strong investment momentum in global markets, with a high level of diversification across geography…
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No. 7
Capital Movements Across the Middle East and Africa
March proved to be a highly active month for sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. As anticipated, the investment landscape was…
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No. 6
Global Investment Anxiety and the Resilience of Petrodollars
Escalating global financial and macroeconomic uncertainty has made both buyers and sellers significantly more cautious in dealmaking. According to data provider…
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