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Twenty Years After Saddam’s Fall, Young Iraqis Hopeful to Pursue Their Dreams

As Iraqi people were marking the two-decade anniversary of the US invasion, the Iraqi energy sector was poised to gain new momentum by reaching an agreement on a long-delayed $27 billion energy project with TotalEnergies. In the meantime, the central Iraqi government and Kurdish authorities were able to strike a deal to end a standoff over oil sales that had blocked nearly 500,000 barrels a day in exports and sent crude prices rising.

Saudi-Iranian Rapprochement Reshapes Regional Geopolitical Scene

After years of tension that involved suspected attacks and proxy wars in several parts of the region, the archrivals, Saudi Arabia and Iran, decided to reestablish diplomatic relations. The China-brokered Saudi-Iran rapprochement is seen as a major diplomatic breakthrough that may alter the regional geopolitical scene.

How Global Crises Have Become the Ultimate Nemesis of Women’s Empowerment

When war erupted between Ukraine and Russia, corporate leaders, government officials, and military experts from the West were up in arms, revved up to support Ukraine in pushing Russian troops out of the country. Yet, as the war brews on, another group of activists, policymakers, and concerned global citizens have also sounded the alarm, feminists.

One Year After Russia-Ukraine War – Ripple Effects of Conflict Reshape Global Energy Scene

A year has passed since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict with no clue about how and when this crisis may end. The Ukraine crisis has left the world with severe economic pain and a new global energy system.

Geopolitical Risks to Watch in 2023

Increasing geopolitical uncertainty and rising inflation are among the biggest risk factors for businesses in 2023 and despite the optimistic OPEC outlook for growth of global oil demand in 2023, energy market dynamics remain haunted by these ongoing risks for another year to come.

COP27: EPIC Achievements Against All Odds

Taking place against the backdrop of tough world circumstances, including the conflict in Europe, widening rifts between world powers, and deteriorating economic and environmental situation, the mission of the COP27 seemed to be very challenging. However, the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), held in the Egyptian Red Sea city of Sharm El-Sheikh, was able to reach remarkable breakthroughs toward climate change mitigation.

The Ripple Effects of OPEC Deep Oil Cuts

The decision by OPEC+ to cut production by 2 million barrels last month triggered a trade of accusations and a verbal war between the US administration and OPEC's de-facto leader, Saudi Arabia. While the US sees the decision as clear support for Russia in its war with Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and its allies insist that their decision was based on the dynamics of the market and was not politically motivated.

In European-Russian Energy Conflict, Nothing Burns Like the Cold

Europe is bracing for the unknown in the coming winter. Regardless of the low-temperature forecasts, the Russian threats to halt energy supplies may let Europeans freeze. Since the beginning of its “military operation” in Ukraine in February, Russia has tried to make the gas supply to Europe as unpredictable as possible to dent EU resolve on sanctions and their military and economic support to Ukraine.

New Gas Dynamics Reshapes Geopolitics of Old Continent

Most of the dramatic energy developments in recent years have been in the realm of natural gas. It has been framed as a “bridge fuel” necessary for a smooth global energy transition and at the same time large newly discovered reserves can guarantee the world’s energy security for centuries to come. Huge quantities of unconventional US shale gas have become commercially viable opening the door for other countries in Europe and Asia to explore their own shale gas potential. One of these latest developments was the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Europe which turned natural gas into a political tool that can be weaponized by producers or importers.

In His First Middle East Tour, Biden Bites Off More Than He Can Chew

According to the White House, United State President Joe Biden's visit to the Middle East in mid-July was intended to reassure regional allies of continued engagement, affirming the US enduring commitment to the security and territorial defense of its partners, and recognizing the region’s increasingly important role as a trade and technology crossroads between hemispheres.

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