Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has amplified the importance of national-security considerations in Western countries’ energy policies. But both the geopolitical and environmental goals are urgent
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MENA Oil & Gas in the Energy Crisis: A Thorn Bed for Brussels and Washington?
What are the challenges the United States is facing to shore up ties with unsatisfied allies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Middle East ‘Ablaze’: US Blames Oman Tanker Explosions on Iran
The US accused Iran of executing attacks in the Gulf of Oman, which left two tankers ablaze, which further intensified tensions across the region. The
Iran-Venezuela Sanctions Fallout: EU Paying the Price for High Oil While Russia Benefits
European refiners are bearing the brunt of the impact of US oil sanctions on Venezuela and Iran as they are having a hard time to
Energy Geopolitics: US Plans to Bring Iranian Oil in Global Markets to Zero
Iran is estimated to have lost up to $10 billion since US sanctions were re-imposed in November last year as a result of which 1.5
Geopolitics of Energy: Iranian Crude Exports Put to Zero
All countries that were given waivers from the United States to continue buying Iranian crude are nevertheless complying with American sanctions, Tehran said and added
The US Oil Embargo on Iran: A New Oil Shock?
The Vienna agreement from 14 July 2015 on Iran’s nuclear activities was a game changer for the oil market in the Middle East. The oil
Market Update: Oil Prices Slump as US Sanctions on Iran Loom Large
Brent oil prices has gone down recently in response to the rising global supply and persisting weakness in global stock markets despite the coming sanctions
Tehran Defiant: Iran Oil Exports Not Endangered by US Sanctions
The United States cannot prevent Iran from exporting its oil, Iran’s oil minister Bijan Zanganeh said earlier this week. He added that such limitations would
Geopolitics of Energy: Saudi Arabia Acting as Oil ‘Shock Absorber’ for India
Oil prices went up earlier this week in response to the anticipating fall in in Iran’s oil exports ahead of the US sanctions. Tehran has