Energy Geopolitics
MBS Outmaneuvers Russia’s Oil Politicking
In the wake of the coronavirus
outbreak, one of the major economic consequences has been the substantial hit
to the energy industry.
Ever since the virus began...
Saudis’ price war or a Russian plot against U.S. shale?
Since early Monday, the announcement of a “price war” between Saudi Arabia
and Russia, two biggest OPEC+ allies, hit the headlines of almost all of...
Oil Wars: Russia and Saudi Arabia in the forefront
Recent developments in Italy and the stock
market have things in common. Both came as an alarming surprise; while Italian
authorities took stringent measures to lock...
How did the coronavirus disrupt the balance of oil market?
Crude oil prices remained low as the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19
that emerged in China continues to spread worldwide while keeping pressure on
global oil...
Putin’s energy: Which oil and gas projects might push geopolitical confrontation in Eurasia?
The
West does not like the energy policy of Russia. And Putin, as its ideologist. “Aggressive,” “annexing,”
“Russian-style” – labels like these are in spades. But...
Gazprom and Europe
Football in the 21st Century is
not only a sport but a global brand in itself. Football allows others to feed
and profit off of it...
New oil pipeline in northern Thailand may worsen flooding
A pipeline
stretching from central to north-east Thailand promises to “promote Thailand as
an energy hub in the region” and “increase energy security”, according to the
Ministry...
How Turk Stream is forcing Europe on its heels
Russia laid down two gas pipelines from its
territory, one from the topmost northern hemisphere, famously named as “Nord
Stream” and the most advanced, latest with...
How Kurdistan’s Oil Achievements Serve Peace in The Region?
Oil, the
main element in establishing the country of Iraq during the division of the
Ottoman Empire, is still the main economic factor that drives all...
International Security Implications of the US-Russia Contention Over the Nord Stream 2
The Nord
Stream 2 gas pipeline has been a
subject of heated debates all along the construction cycle. The pros and cons
are abundantly exposed in the...