Political Risk
Libya
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...
2004-04-14Morocco
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...
2004-04-14Tunisia
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...
2004-04-14Tunisia
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...
2004-03-16Algeria
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...
2004-03-16Libya
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...
2004-03-16Morocco
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...
2004-03-12Algeria
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:...
2004-02-17Tunisia
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...
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