In this interview, investor and advisor Munder Shuhumi breaks down the opportunities and risks facing foreign investors in the GCC. From Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to navigating local partnerships and due diligence, Shuhumi shares essential insights on doing business in the Gulf.
Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor Naji Issa is doing what he can to keep Libya’s economy functioning, but he is unable to stop the main issue of the growing budget deficit.
This report covers political and security updates in Libya for the week of June 27 - July 3, 2025. Clients can download the full report at the end of the summary.
Despite sustaining major damage in its recent conflict with Israel, Iran played its weak card well and is now seeking to reinforce deterrence and preserve regime survival.
Amid mass arrests and a sweeping search for internal enemies, Iran’s leadership is doubling down on national unity. With questions swirling around succession and the regime’s survival instincts, this piece explores how Iran is managing post-conflict uncertainty.
Tehran is weighing diplomacy against strategic ambiguity, seeking to revive nuclear negotiations, rally the Global South and preserve regime survival without surrendering core redlines.
This report covers political and security updates in Libya for the week of June 20 - June 26, 2025. Clients can download the full report at the end of the summary.
