Tag "Saudi Arabia"
Why Pokemon Go scares Middle Eastern governments
Pokemon Go is creating headaches for Middle Eastern governments, as concerns over security and subversion prompt calls for intervention.
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?
The Week Ahead
UK votes on Brexit. Nigeria shifts exchange rates. Yellen speaks to Congress. Egyptian courts rule on islands. The AIIB holds its first meeting.
Dangerous liaisons: Algeria and Iran’s unlikely partnership
Algeria and Iran have forged an unlikely partnership, which has proven to be a source of consternation among some of the Arab world’s heavy hitters.
The end of OPEC as we know it?
U.S shale, the global oil glut, and Riyadh’s move to diversify away from oil, all sound the death knell for OPEC as we know it.
Egypt-Saudi islands deal comes amid structural economic issues
Protests against deal with Saudi Arabia over Tiran and Sanafir islands highlight structural economic issues and political tensions in Egypt.
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.
9/11 bill increases tensions between US and Saudi Arabia
The escalation in tensions between the United States (US) and Saudi Arabia have played out in a tangible way this past week.
Doha meeting reveals Opec’s inability to control global oil prices
The recent Doha meeting of major oil producers failed to agree oil output freeze deal and confirmed the existence of deep disagreements within Opec.
