
A Possible Energy Strategy for Iran’s New President
Dr. Umud ShokriAfter the 2018 withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA nuclear deal, Iran’s energy...

Sino-Qatari LNG Deal: A New Phase for Doha-Beijing Relations?
Dr. Sergey SukhankinOn March 22, an international energy deal of tremendous importance took place, largely without notice...

Iran’s Electric Grid is Falling Apart
Dr. Umud ShokriGlobal warming and climate change have directly impacted energy consumption in many countries. Due to...

Contextualizing the Russia-KSA Oil Deal: Can it Last?
Dr. Sergey SukhankinThe interim between late 2020 and early 2021 has witnessed new developments in bilateral ties...

A Rising Role: Qatar and its Competition in the Global Helium Market
Dr. Umud ShokriThanks to Qatar’s increased production of helium and massive reserves in the North Dome field,...

China’s Unsuccessful Swoop Into the Iraqi Oil Sector: (Not) the End of th...
Dr. Sergey SukhankinCOVID-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
Dr. Amin Mohseni-CheraghlouThe 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...
Samer MosisExecutive Summary This report explores the strategies utilized by International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Arab...

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

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

Energy Dimension of UAE-Israel Historical Deal
Dr. Umud ShokriIn 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 R...
Dr. Umud ShokriThe continuation of sanctions and the reduction of Iran’s oil share in the world market...