United Arab Emirates Country Risk Rating

July 28, 2026 9:00 AM UTC

Overall risk in the United Arab Emirates remains at a medium-low rating.

Saudi Arabia Country Risk Rating

July 27, 2026 9:00 AM UTC

Overall risk in Saudia Arabia remains at a medium rating.

Yemen Country Risk Rating

July 23, 2026 9:00 AM UTC

Overall risk in Yemen remains at a very high rating.

Morocco Country Risk Rating

July 22, 2026 9:00 AM UTC

Overall risk in Morocco remains at a medium rating.

Libya Country Risk Rating

July 21, 2026 9:00 AM UTC

Overall risk in Libya remains at a very high rating.

Egypt Country Risk Rating

July 17, 2026 9:00 AM UTC

Overall risk in Egypt remains at a high rating.

Middle East Conflict: U.S. Helping Chinese Whispers?

May 15, 2026 11:26 AM UTC

 In hosting President Trump this week, China feels it is vying, if not achieving, parity with the U.S. as the world’s superpowers; from China’s perspective, it regards Russia similarly.  It does seem as if China’s goal at this summit was to get more effective flexibility in shaping Taiwan’

Iran Conflict – Who Has the ‘Trump’ Card

April 22, 2026 9:17 AM UTC

When Trump aspires to reaching a deal, he thinks in either black or white.  But whether it be political, economic or military the reality is that the world is always various shades of grey.  This is very much evident in the way the Iran conflict was planned by the U.S. – the expected clear and r

Israel and Hezbollah: Tensions or War?

July 9, 2024 2:28 PM UTC

Tensions are growing between Israel and Hezbollah, though the odds of a war in the next 6 months remain modest.  Military strategists note that such a war would require a large scale ground offensive and this is difficult given the war in Gaza.  

Saudi Iran Relations Help Cools Major Risk

January 17, 2024 8:00 PM UTC

Saudi Arabia less hostile relationship with Iran is curtailing the risk of a major war in the Middle East.  

MENA: Human Resource Potential

December 7, 2023 3:18 PM UTC

The most recent update of our Country Insights model places UAE as the leading performer in Middle East and North Africa in the Human Resource Potential category. In contrast, Iraq ranks at the bottom among its regional peers.