Energy & Environment

Iran

A Possible Energy Strategy for Iran’s New President

Dr. Umud Shokri

After the 2018 withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA nuclear deal, Iran’s energy...

Qatar

Sino-Qatari LNG Deal: A New Phase for Doha-Beijing Relations?

Dr. Sergey Sukhankin

On March 22, an international energy deal of tremendous importance took place, largely without notice...

Iran

Iran’s Electric Grid is Falling Apart

Dr. Umud Shokri

Global warming and climate change have directly impacted energy consumption in many countries. Due to...

KSA

Contextualizing the Russia-KSA Oil Deal: Can it Last?

Dr. Sergey Sukhankin

The interim between late 2020 and early 2021 has witnessed new developments in bilateral ties...

Qatar

A Rising Role: Qatar and its Competition in the Global Helium Market

Dr. Umud Shokri

Thanks to Qatar’s increased production of helium and massive reserves in the North Dome field,...

Iraq

China’s Unsuccessful Swoop Into the Iraqi Oil Sector: (Not) the End of th...

Dr. Sergey Sukhankin

COVID-19 and collapsed oil prices have dealt a severe blow to Iraq’s economy, where approximately...

Iran

Let the Turbines Spin: Iran’s Opportunity to Combat Climate Change

Dr. Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The cold season is upon Iran and air pollution levels are on the rise yet...

GCC

Navigating the Energy Transition: How Gulf NOCs Can Weigh in on the Climate...

Samer Mosis

Executive Summary This report explores the strategies utilized by International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Arab...

KSA

“It’s Complicated”: The Uncertainty of the Russia-Saudi Oil Relations...

Rauf Mammadov

The last six months have been tough on Russia-Saudi relations. The unprecedented rapprochement that began...

Iran

U.S. Presidential Election and Iran Oil Export

Dr. Umud Shokri

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

UAE

Energy Dimension of UAE-Israel Historical Deal

Dr. Umud Shokri

In August 2020 the UAE became the third Arab country to normalize relations with Israel...

Iran

Present and Potential Dynamics of China’s Energy Policy with Tehran and R...

Dr. Umud Shokri

The continuation of sanctions and the reduction of Iran’s oil share in the world market...

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