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Middle East/North Africa Security

Saudi Attacks: Dawn of a New Era in Warfare

The September 14 attack in eastern Saudi Arabia is unprecedented. A drone and missile strike claimed by Houthi rebels of Yemen damaged Saudi Arabia’s oil processing facilities. U.S. and Saudi officials claimed the incursion originated outside of Yemen implicating Iran as the main culprit.

Future Generator Middle East/North Africa

Future Generator: An auspicious August for Iran

Iran will continue to get positive media coverage in the short term, indicating an improving political environment. These four reasons explain why.

Economics Middle East/North Africa

Will Iran become the next Middle East superpower?

With international sanctions on Iran being lifted, and with the country boasting one of the most advanced and diversified economies in the MENA region, how likely is it that Iran will become

Middle East/North Africa Natural resources and energy

Iran’s return to oil markets puts additional pressure on oil prices

The end of sanctions is a lifesaver for Iran’s economy, but oil producers will have to bear the additional brunt as new barrels flood the already oil-saturated markets. After seven

Middle East/North Africa Security

Lifting of Iran’s sanctions: a turning point for the region

After watchdogs confirmed that Iran has complied with the deal signed with the US in July 2014, sanctions were lifted last week. Implementation day represents a turning point for Iran’s

Middle East/North Africa Natural resources and energy

How will the Saudi-Iranian conflict affect oil markets?

The recent Saudi-Iranian clash is unlikely to affect oil markets for now, but the redistribution of political power between Saudi Arabia and Iran, along with the US disengagement from the