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Azerbaijan takes a triple hit
Thanks to vast oil and gas resources, Azerbaijan’s regime has been able to keep a tight lid on the opposition while increasing its influence in the South Caucasus in recent decades. However, the shock in oil prices caused by the coronavirus pandemic comes at a time of political instability. Recent elections revealed several human rights violations, and eventual austerity measures could spark unrest among the population.
Iraq: An oil giant with a chronic disease
Despite much political hardship in recent decades, Iraq has managed to bring its oil production back to prewar levels. However, its aging infrastructure is in dire need of investment, which might not materialize in the current economic climate. Furthermore, the country’s economy remains dangerously dependent on oil, and could be ...
Kuwait oil: Time to catch up
At first glance, small Kuwait is sitting pretty with one of the largest known oil deposits under its surface, enough to last more than 90 years. The colossal resource earned the emirate its staggering sovereign wealth fund. However, Kuwait’s single-commodity economy faces a longer-term existential threat as the world begins ...
Oman’s new ruler pledges to fulfill his predecessor’s legacy
The peaceful power transition that followed the death of Oman’s long-reigning sultan, Qaboos bin Said, is a testimony to the stability of the Al Said regime, especially in such a volatile region. However, the new sultan, Haitham bin Tariq, will face significant challenges if he wants to turn the country ...
Oil in the energy transition age
Concerned that demand for oil will dwindle and eventually vanish, energy companies are gradually moving away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy sources. However, this trend does not apply to state-owned companies, which are proving less responsive to external incentives. As a result, they could end up as the ...
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