
China’s Unsuccessful Swoop Into the Iraqi Oil Sector: (Not) the End of the Story?
COVID-19 and collapsed oil prices have dealt a severe blow to Iraq’s economy, where approximately...

Let the Turbines Spin: Iran’s Opportunity to Combat Climate Change
The cold season is upon Iran and air pollution levels are on the rise yet...

Navigating the Energy Transition: How Gulf NOCs Can Weigh in on the Climate Crisis
Executive Summary This report explores the strategies utilized by International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Arab...

“It’s Complicated”: The Uncertainty of the Russia-Saudi Oil Relationship
The last six months have been tough on Russia-Saudi relations. The unprecedented rapprochement that began...

U.S. Presidential Election and Iran Oil Export
The upcoming U.S. presidential election presents a major political challenge for Iran’s economy, especially its...

Energy Dimension of UAE-Israel Historical Deal
In August 2020 the UAE became the third Arab country to normalize relations with Israel...

Present and Potential Dynamics of China’s Energy Policy with Tehran and Riyadh
The continuation of sanctions and the reduction of Iran’s oil share in the world market...

Changing Energy Market Poses Threat to Qatar’s Dominance
With rising competition and innovation in the global energy sector, major gas producers across the...

Challenges Facing Iran in Natural Gas Exports During the Post-Coronavirus Era
The global gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is currently witnessing an increase in...

Saudi Arabia’s Declared Price War Strains Ties with Old and New Partners
Saudi Arabia finds itself in the unenviable position of trying to maximize its oil revenues...

The Global Collapse of Oil Prices – What Lies Ahead?
Since the dawn of the oil era, prices have been subject to a certain extent...

Gulf States’ Economies Stuck Between Global Pandemic and Oil Price War
For the Gulf region, the last four weeks could not be more economically costly. Gulf...