Journalism & Analysis

I am an experienced writer, editor and analyst and have reported on events from around the world, including the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.

My articles have appeared in numerous leading publications, including Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist, Forbes, Foreign Policy, the Middle East Economic Digest and Quartz.

I contribute political and economic analysis to reports for consultancies, international organisations and others.

I brief senior diplomats, executives and others on the history, politics and economics of the MENA region and often appear on TV to discuss current events.

I am a member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

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Here’s a small selection of articles I’ve written:

How to raise startup funding in a war-torn economy
After years of war, Libya’s economy often seems to be characterized by what’s missing rather than what’s there. Speak to entrepreneurial Libyans and they’ll often tell you what’s lacking…
Quartz, April 2020

Investors in Iran await Trump’s next move
Investors are increasingly cautious about engaging with Iran, intent on waiting for the US to decide whether or not it will stick with the nuclear deal
MEED, April 2018

Oman is benefiting from the standoff over Qatar, for now
As other neighbours seek to isolate Qatar, Oman lets vital supplies get through
The Economist, September 2017

Brussels shows that terrorism can dent an economy but rarely destroy it
The aftermath of terrorist attacks has become a depressingly familiar scene in Europe. Sirens from emergency vehicles pierce the air. Police cordon off roads that run through the city center, and soldiers man the checkpoints…
Quartz, April 2016

Japan’s Middle East Soft Power
Heavily dependent on oil from the Middle East, Japan has been keen to encourage stability. But there are limits to what its soft power push can do in the region.
The Diplomat, April 2012

Bahrain: Like Wall Street, but now with guns
The political unrest in Bahrain has adversely affected banks and their customers. Loss of business to other Gulf states might be hard to reverse, especially as the government crackdown continues, leaving popular resentment smouldering.
Euromoney, September 2011

Roil, Jordan?
By acting fast, King Abdullah II has managed to avoid the turmoil seen elsewhere in the Arab world... for now.
Foreign Policy, February 2011