Middle East outlook 2024

The Israel-Hamas war will continue to reverberate throughout 2024 and fuel simmering resentment towards Israel and its Western allies. The outlook is bleak for Arab-Israeli relations, and Iran’s proxies will be more disruptive after a period of relative calm.

Our report, Middle East outlook 2024, outlines the trends that will shape the economic, political and policy landscapes in the region.

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Topics included in this report:

How the Israel-Hamas war will strain international relations

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Which Gulf Co‑operation Council states will benefit from trade and investment diversification strategies

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How regional insecurity will affect the outlook for the petrodollar system

The emergence of new transport corridors and how these could affect geostrategic alliances

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