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Global Ratings’ upgrade of Egypt’s sovereign credit rating from B- to B, just days after the Gaza ceasefire was signed in Cairo, marked an important step in the country’s fiscal recovery. Beyond economics, however, the move also reflected a reassessment of Egypt’s geopolitical role as a regional anchor, an acknowledgment by credit institutions and external partners that its strategic significance increasingly shapes financial expectations. As Egypt brokers ceasefires, manages energy corridors, and coordinates closely with Gulf and multilateral backers, its geopolitical weight shapes how markets and institutions assess its credit profile.
Cyprus is emerging as one of the most dynamic centres for technology and innovation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Driven by state initiatives, global partnerships, and an expanding startup ecosystem, the island is positioning itself on both the regional economic and geopolitical agenda. Recent high-level diplomatic engagements, including the president’s visit to the United States, demonstrate Cyprus’ ambition to serve as a hub for artificial intelligence (AI), research, and entrepreneurship.
Lebanon’s recovery may depend less on megaprojects and more on social infrastructure that holds civic life together. For those looking to engage, this is both an entry point with meaningful impact and a catalyst for stability: smaller, community-centered initiatives that foster trust, strengthen local environments, and pave the way for larger-scale reconstruction.
Syria may offer early-stage growth opportunities with prospects for recovery and modernization, particularly in infrastructure, energy, and logistics. However, successful market engagement would require careful navigation of political risks, legal uncertainties, and evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Lebanon stands at a pivotal juncture in 2025, navigating the uneasy space between post-conflict stabilization, overdue political reform, and a still-unresolved economic crisis.
As Egypt launches a new offshore gas licensing round, the cluster bidding model aims to overcome fiscal challenges, attract investment, and enhance regional energy leadership.
The Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), formally established in 2020, was envisioned as a multilateral platform to leverage the region's substantial natural gas resources and position the Eastern Mediterranean as a global energy hub. However, its potential has been undermined by geopolitical risks, regional rivalries, and shifting political and economic realities.
The East Mediterranean (EastMed) region continues to grapple with a dynamic geopolitical and economic environment as 2024 draws to a close. This article reflects a culmination of the insights, posts, and analyses we've shared throughout the year, offering a short review of the region's trajectory.
Syria, a nation deeply impacted by over a decade of conflict, now stands at a critical juncture in its economic journey. As the political landscape shifts with the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, the country faces both challenges and opportunities. While the human toll of the conflict remains immeasurable, there is growing attention on Syria's path toward economic recovery and reconstruction.
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues to have far-reaching implications not only for regional security but also for the energy sector in the eastern Mediterranean. A ceasefire brokered by the U.S. and France, which came into effect on November 27, 2024, aimed to de-escalate the tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah.
The eastern Mediterranean region, home to some of the world's most strategic ports, has long been a critical hub for global maritime trade. However, recent geopolitical tensions—particularly the Houthi attacks targeting shipping routes in the Red Sea—have put these ports, and the region as a whole, at the crossroads of risk and opportunity.
The Port of Beirut (PoB) has long been Lebanon's primary gateway for trade, facilitating the vast majority of the country's imports and playing a role in regional exports. In 2024, the port faced a complex mix of economic, geopolitical, and logistical factors that both supported and undermined its competitiveness.
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