The burgeoning Gulf region may have suffered in the global downturn but with better management of its oil wealth and cautious investment plans, the area is looking at a bright future. Scott MacMillan reports
Despite much progress since the fall of the Berlin Wall, there is still a stark disparity between the wealth of old and new Europe. Dominic Swire reports on the new European divide
what does the future hold for the war-torn state now it's opened the doors to its oil industry
The EU's Common Fisheries Policy lies in tatters, as fears grow that fish stocks are reaching crisis point. Could a controversial system of fishery management be the saviour of an industry all at sea? Trevor Huggins reports
As troops are slowly replaced by businessmen, the battle for Iraq's oil is just beginning. Martin Chulov reports
Since the end of apartheid South Africa has become a world economic powerhouse. But how are the country's businesses placed to deal with the global recession? Janice Warman reports
Iraq is embracing independent rule, yet its success will depend largely on outside forces. Martin Chulov reports
Piracy is making the vital shipping route through the Gulf of Aden a virtual no-go area, and while naval task forces ready for battle, the international community has some catching up to do. Trevor Huggins reports
Spreading operations globally and cherry-picking countries for their particular skillset is the future of outsourcing. Josephine Moulds reports