The Future of the Middle East: Horizons of Challenges and Opportunities
... for new potential opportunities in expanding cooperation between the countries of the Middle East with China, India, as well as with the European Union; at the same time... ... reduce the incentives for great powers to interfere in its affairs. Risks: Drop in oil and gas prices will be a serious challenge for regional hydrocarbon exporters, particularly... ... new settlements in disputed territories in Israel or new development projects in Jerusalem); Persistent political instability in the region may hinder the development...