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April 22, 2026

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Iran Conflict – Who Has the ‘Trump’ Card
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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

July 09, 2024

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Israel and Hezbollah: Tensions or War?
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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.  

January 17, 2024

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Saudi Iran Relations Help Cools Major Risk
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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.  

December 07, 2023

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MENA: Human Resource Potential
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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.