Sectarianism in the Middle East: A defining element of regional identity?
More often than not, sectarian conflicts and sectarianism, in general, are presented as religion-driven and deeply theological phenomena....
Green transition: a harsh reality or an idealized vision?
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Towards a greener transformation: the challenge of ending oil dependency
Oil prices are once more on the rise, after a pandemic and a price war sent them tumbling in 2020. We are in the midst of the new oil price...
OPEC, the Saudis and the future of oil
The recent rift between the oil kings of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an indication of the things that are coming...
Unravelling the China-Iran Agreement: What lies ahead for the Middle East?
By signing a 25-year cooperation agreement with Iran, China has dynamically made its presence felt in the Middle East. The oil-rich and...
Oil, markets and revolution: the end of resource dependence as we know it
Over the course of human history, empires have toppled and kings have risen and fallen at the feet of one of the most disputed and valued...
The Awakening of the Oil Kings
If you lay down any map, and try to find a region that is not close to some oil fields or that does not have immediate access to some sort...
The Qatar Diplomatic Crisis
Introduction: The underlying tensions between Qatar and its three neighbors has been going on for more than two decades. What is the event,...
