Political Risk

Oil majors and international political leaders are beating a path to Tripoli's door, but domestic political and economic reform looks trickier. BMI View: Colonel Qadhafi will keep... 2004-04-14

As Moroccan names dominate the lists of Madrid bombing suspects, the desire for scapegoats has led to racist attacks. BMI View: There is a high risk that resurgent racism will play... 2004-04-14

President Ben Ali stunned his Arab League partners in late March by postponing the Arab League summit to be held in Tunis. BMI View: The decision underlines the country's growing... 2004-04-14

There were some commercial spin-offs from the Tunisian president's recent visit to the White House. BMI view: A new trade agreement with the US is in the offing, although political... 2004-03-16

Military co-operation with the US has recently been on the increase, as the superpower steps up its antiterrorism campaign in North Africa with the Pan Sahel Initiative. Following... 2004-03-16

The US and Libya are making all the right moves to prepare the ground for a full resumption of commercial ties. BMI View: Tripoli's speedy defusing of the crisis surrounding PM Shukri... 2004-03-16

The international response to the February earthquake which left hundreds dead and thousands homeless in and around the northern port city of Al Hoceima has helped strengthen bilateral... 2004-03-12

The president has gained the support of another important party, and has invited international observers to the country in an attempt to legitimise forthcoming elections. BMI View:... 2004-02-17

President Ben Ali's February visit to President Bush portends a closening of relations. BMI View: Tunisia's status as Washington's most valued ally will reap diplomatic and political... 2004-02-16