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Syria / Economy
Syria's oil sector is rapidly diminishing. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a US government agency, oil production totaled 393,000b/d in 2007 and net exports averaged 184,000b/d.
2008-07-22Syria / Economy
Following on from its crucial involvement in May's Doha Agreement, which has brought a measure of stability to Lebanon, Syria has continued to re-engage with the international community....
2008-07-22Syria / Political Risk
While Syria is moving along a path of rapprochement with the West, key obstacles remain.
2008-07-15Country Risk Rating
Syria
Following on from its crucial involvement in May's Doha Agreement, which has brought a measure of stability to Lebanon, Syria has continued to re-engage with the international community....
2008-07-22Kuwait
The political scene remains relatively stable, with no further serious unrest since the government lifted fuel subsidies back in February. We would not rule out renewed protests however,...
2008-07-01Egypt
At the time of going to press, Egypt was planning to open the Rafah border with Gaza for a period of 48 hours for 'humanitarian reasons'. This is a risky policy for the government....
2008-06-30Israel
Speculation about the possibility of an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities is rising once again, and although this is not our core scenario - we think the nuclear dispute...
2008-06-30Syria
Syria's oil sector is rapidly diminishing. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a US government agency, oil production totaled 393,000b/d in 2007 and net exports...
2008-07-22Egypt
BMI View: Egypt faces substantial challenges over the coming decade, but as long as the prevailing economic policies remain broadly in place, the future looks
2008-07-08Egypt
BMI View: We have revised our real GDP growth forecast down slightly to 5.8% for 2008/09, on the back of higher interest rates and inflation, as well as possible slowdown in investment...
2008-07-07Kuwait
BMI View: As elsewhere, the growth outlook is deteriorating in Jordan. However, a slowdown is already priced into our forecasts, which envisage real GDP growth of 5.5% in 2008 and...
2008-07-01Syria
While Syria is moving along a path of rapprochement with the West, key obstacles remain.
2008-07-15Egypt
BMI View: The government will remain in power, but will likely use a carrot and stick policy to keep the population on side in these difficult times.
2008-07-11Egypt
BMI View: Egypt will likely continue to seek to avoid opening the Rafah border crossing for any prolonged period of time, particularly as long as Hamas remains in power. However,...
2008-07-11Turkey
The June 5 decision by Turkey's constitutional court to overturn a government initiative to allow the wearing of headscarves on university campuses supports our view that the ruling...
2008-06-24
