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.

April 14, 2023 7:43 AM UTC

The major development in the region is the China brokered deal for Iran and Saudi Arabia to re-establish relations, which has implications beyond the two countries.

MENA: Playing Both Sides

January 11, 2023 8:36 AM UTC

Bottom line: Most Middle East countries will likely try to stay neutral on the Ukraine war, as they seek to play both sides. Additionally, countries in the region will also be reluctant to be drawn into choosing sides in the strategic competition between the U.S. and China. This is all designed to