Tag "Oil"
The battle for Mosul: What lies ahead
A few days from now, the Iraqi armed forces will start their biggest operation yet: The liberation of Mosul from ISIL forces. A guest post by former insurgent Roland Bartetzko.
Iraq: future irredentism or national unity?
Iraq has been experiencing violent sectarian conflict since the toppling of Saddam Hussein in 2003. The causes of these conflictual political and ideological positions in Iraqi society have roots in
Bolivia’s new mining laws and the future of private investment
New mining laws in Bolivia may give La Paz more control over mining, but rising expenditures and low oil may force it to open up new opportunities for investors.
US shale industry is painfully adapting to low oil prices
Low oil prices wrecked havoc with US shale producers, but increasingly the industry appears to be adapting successfully to new market conditions.
Assessing the impact of Saudi Arabia’s suicide bombings
On July 4th, three suicide attacks occurred across Saudi Arabia. What impact have these attacks had on political risk in the region?
Four effects of Brexit on the Middle East
Although far removed from the chaos that is going on in Europe and the UK, the effects of the Brexit vote will have a ripple effect in the MENA region.
Could Iran be the key to disarming North Korea?
Iran and South Korea have unveiled a new series of agreements to expand cooperation on energy, trade, and infrastructure development. While the prospect for increasing future economic relations is a
The grip of OPEC “oiligopolists” weakens as Saudi strategy shifts
Oil is moving into a new paradigm, in which markets decide the price. U.S. shale production and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 add new market dynamics.
Sale of the Saudi Aramco: 3 things you should know
Saudi Arabia plans to sell part of its state-owned oil company next year. GRI analyzes the IPO and what it means for investors and the Saudi economy.
Algeria’s energy outlook for 2016: Do security risks trump investment opportunities?
Algeria’s state-owned hydrocarbon firm has endured recent policy adjustments that now provide foreign investors with new opportunities. But increasing energy insecurity threatens to nullify the potential for gain. In the
