Political Risk
Israel
Likud has rejected the US-backed Gaza pull-out plan. BMI View: Sharon’s political career is looking increasingly precarious, but we expect him to continue to pursue the...
2004-05-12Syria
A violent attack on the Mazze district of Damascus has not been followed by a clear account by the government of who the assailants were. BMI View: Although a number of embassies...
2004-05-12Cyprus
Despite an overwhelming majority in favour of reunification in Turkish Northern Cyprus, Greek Cypriots voted against the 'Annan' plan and, consequently Southern Cyprus entered the...
2004-05-04Turkey
The division of Cyprus in 1974 has long cast a pall over Turkish and Greek relations. While past efforts at a negotiated settlement have stalled – mainly due to the intransigence...
2004-04-08Israel
As Israel prepares to withdraw from Gaza, attacks on the strip by the IDF have intensified. BMI View: Although the assassination of the leader of Hamas in late March represents an...
2004-04-07Egypt
Israel’s assassination of Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Yassin has prompted condemnation from President Hosni Mubarak, who has cancelled the planned visit of a parliamentary...
2004-04-05Israel
The Gaza withdrawal is looking imminent. BMI View: However, Israel will continue to patrol the area by air and at entry
2004-03-18Egypt
International pressure to improve human rights is set to increase over the forecast period. BMI View: A recent change in the press law is a positive step, though considerable downside...
2004-03-16Egypt
President Hosni Mubarak has recently announced a change in the media law, which has been welcomed by journalists and intellectuals, many of whom see it as a signal that remaining...
2004-03-05Kuwait
One of the central aims of the newly created Ministry of Political Development is to reduce the number but increase the size of political parties in the country. BMI View: There are...
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