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China’s Defense Strategy in Asia and the Middle East
China employs a dual defense strategy focused on securing energy routes and protecting economic interests. In the Middle East, it strengthens its presence through...
Rubio Warns US Has ‘Another Way’ if Iran Talks Collapse Amid Fragile Gulf Ceasefire
The United States has signaled that diplomacy with Iran remains its preferred option, but Washington is also preparing alternative measures if negotiations fail. U.S....
India’s Growing Gulf Footprint: What the UAE Partnership Means for Regional Stability
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Abu Dhabi on May 15 to begin a five-nation tour, the visit was framed around energy...
Indo-Pacific Oil & Gas Reset: Gulf Shifts, U.S. Risk & and the New Geography of Asian Procurement
The global hydrocarbon system is currently facing significant structural constraints, with access to oil and gas heavily influenced by geography and political factors rather...
UAE Pipeline Bypassing Strait of Hormuz Hits 50% Completion
The UAE’s new crude oil pipeline designed to bypass the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz is already 50% complete, according to ADNOC CEO Sultan Al...
Russia’s Fuel Supply Hit Hard: Drone Attacks Cripple Key Oil Refineries
A series of Ukrainian drone attacks has compelled nearly all major oil refineries in central Russia to shut down or reduce operations. The affected...
Iran Conflict Drives United States Shale Oil Growth as Producers Stay Cautious
The war involving Iran and the disruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global crude prices sharply higher, creating strong...
Russia’s Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline Could Reshape Energy Trade Between Moscow and Beijing
The proposed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is one of the most ambitious energy infrastructure projects planned between Russia and China. The project is...
Global Companies Face $25 Billion Hit as Iran War Drives Energy Shock and Supply Chain Crisis
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has created a major global economic shock, with businesses around the world absorbing at least twenty five billion dollars...
US – Iran Energy Shock Damage Is Spreading in Asia
In the Asian shock, four transmission channels play a role. In the case of oil, elevated risk premium is coupled with physical tightening via...