Geopolitical Risk

From civil wars in Libya and Syria to political stasis in Kuwait and the economic embargo against Qatar, the Middle East’s geopolitical situation is always fraught with risk. The addition of rapidly expanding youthful populations straining against the restrictions imposed by staid leaderships creates further avenues for instability.

Geopolitical Risk

10 Jan, 2025

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Red Sea Shipping In 2024

Global maritime trade was shaken in 2024, with more than 3mn b/d of oil displaced from the Red Sea amid Houthi attacks. Resolution prospects look slim.

Crude, Refined Oil Products, And LNG Volumes Transiting The Suez Canal Slumped In 2024

Geopolitical Risk

17 Jan, 2025

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Syria Scrambles For Fuel Amid Continued Sanctions

Syria’s new government is grappling with fuel shortages after Iran ceased crude shipments while Western sanctions continue to complicate finding alternatives. Turkey is eager to fill the void as it seeks to cement influence in Damascus, but this risks complicating any reconciliation between the HTS-government and Syria’s Kurds.