انرژی و اقتصاد

Policy Analysis on انرژی و اقتصاد

The Baghdad-Kurdistan Energy Arena: Policy Opportunities

Washington has many good options for avoiding a Kurdish economic meltdown and turning Iraq’s internal energy dispute into a net win for all players, but it must pursue them quickly.

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Michael Knights

Map illustrating strategies for preserving autonomy in northeast Syria.

Brief Analysis

How to Preserve the Autonomy of Northeast Syria

To offset the destabilizing measures coming from Turkey and the Assad axis, Western governments need to offer more development assistance—but in a targeted way that reassures local authorities and minimizes mismanagement.

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Fabrice Balanche

Brief Analysis

A British Trip to Secure Extra Saudi Oil?

Boris Johnson’s expected visit reflects both the urgency of the crisis and the chill between Riyadh and the White House.

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Simon Henderson

Maps & Graphics

Brief Analysis

Worldwide Water Crises: Israeli Innovations Can Help

The country’s cost-saving advances in drip irrigation, desalination, and water-from-air tech are already helping scores of countries address growing shortages.

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Shaina Katz

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Photo illustration of Russian Ruble banknotes with Chinese and Russian flags - Source:TWI/Reuters

تحلیل کوتاه

بدیل روسی-چینیِ سوئیفت تحریم‌های ایران را کاهش نمی‌دهد

هیچ چشم‌انداز واقعگرایانه‌ای نیست که نشان دهد پکن و مسکو یک سامانه مشترک کارآمد به جای سوئیفت مستقر خواهند ساخت که به طور چشمگیر و قریب‌الوقوع مشکلات تهران در دسترسی به سیستم مالی بین‌المللی را کاهش دهد.

۹ مارس ۲۰۲۲

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استیون ترنر

Israeli and UAE flags flying together in Abu Dhabi - source: Reuters

Articles & Testimony

Israel-UAE Economic Cooperation Has Deep Roots and Broad Dividends

From growing bilateral investments to talk of a “new Quad,” the relationship could significantly affect regional economic integration and competition well beyond the Gulf.

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Katherine Bauer

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmon durnig a meeting with Russian President Vladimor Putin in Rihady - source: Reuters

Articles & Testimony

As the Ukraine Crisis Continues, the West Needs a Middle East Assist

The outcome of Israeli diplomacy, Iranian oil decisions, and Gulf hesitance may play a crucial role in the crisis, particularly if it drags on for months rather than weeks.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Israel Juggles Diplomacy with Turkey, Cyprus, and Greece

A high-level visit to Athens was notionally about climate issues, but it also took advantage of a potential shift in regional politics, including with Turkey.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Why the US Needs Saudi Arabia to Help Put Pressure on Russia

Currently, the odds do not favor Riyadh making the substantial oil production increases sought by Washington.

۲۵ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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Simon Henderson

Israeli Prime Minister meets Bahraini foreign minister al-Zayan in Manama - source: Reuters

تحلیل کوتاه

دیدار بنت از بحرین دیپلماسی اسرائیل-خلیج فارس را نیروی بیشتری می‌بخشد

این سفر منعکس‌کننده رقابت دیپلماتیک بین منامه و ابوظبی است، و همین‌طور نشانه آن است که تحول روابط با عربستان نیز ممکن است نزدیک باشد.

۲۳ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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سایمون هندرسون

Articles & Testimony

Axis of Abraham: Arab-Israeli Normalization Could Remake the Middle East

The accords may point to a future in which the United States can do less in the region—but to get there, Washington must first do more.

March-April 2022

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Michael Singh

Flames emerge from flare stacks at Nahr Bin Umar oil field, north of Basra, Iraq - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

The Death of Oil Federalism? Implications of a New Iraqi Court Ruling

The legal decision and its political fallout are threatening some of the country’s key interests, including its aspirations toward federalism, its relations with Turkey, and its ability to attract sorely needed international investment.

۱۸ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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Bilal Wahab

Articles & Testimony

As China Thrives in the Post-9/11 Middle East, the US Must Counter

The West needs to radically alter its strategy for competing with Beijing in the region, particularly when it comes to economic stimulation, allied security blocs, and human rights.

۱۶ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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Jay Solomon

Articles & Testimony

Prepare for Russian Tanks to Crawl into Ukraine—and Cut Europe’s Energy

Although the immediate military horizon remains blurry, the longer-term energy crunch may be survivable, albeit painful.

۱۵ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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Simon Henderson

Qatari leader Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani - source: Reuters

تحلیل کوتاه

تامین گاز اروپا و دیدار امیر قطر از کاخ سفید

دیدار شیخ تمیم از واشنگتن که در اصل به این منظور برنامه‌ریزی شده بود تا واشنگتن از قطر بابت کمک‌های حیاتی‌اش به خروج آمریکا از افغانستان در تابستان گذشته قدردانی کند، اکنون احتمالا بر نقش بالقوه دوحه در رسیدگی به پیامدهای بحران اوکراین متمرکز خواهد شد.

۱۴ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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سایمون هندرسون

A sign identifying the NordStream 2 pipeline - source: Reuters

Articles & Testimony

Energy Markets Take a Costly Turn with the Drama of World Tensions

In the current act, Russia enjoys advantages over its Western rivals, including high revenues and the gas that keeps Ukrainians and Germans warm.

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Simon Henderson

مقاله‌ها و دیدگاه‌ها

دوراهی لبنان؛ تجدید حیاتی دردناک یا تسلیم کامل در برابر ایران

بحران‌های جاری در لبنان با چالش‌های داخلی حزب‌الله در هم تنیده شده و این فرصتی برای تغییر واقعی ایجاد می‌کند مشروط به اینکه غرب قاطعانه پشت انتخابات منصفانه، پاسخگویی قضایی و اعمال فشارهای هدفمند بایستد.

۶ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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حنین غدار

Brief Analysis

Reality Check for Israel’s Natural Gas Plans

Washington has logical reasons to step away from an undersea pipeline project in the East Mediterranean, though the decision effectively kills Israel’s improbable dream of becoming a significant gas supplier to Europe.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

The Russia-Ukraine Crisis Is Creating an Energy Predicament

For once, an emerging energy crisis isn’t Middle East-focused, but it will still have implications for that region, including countries that missed out on hydrocarbon wealth.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Recasting Syria’s Cross-Border Aid Debate

The UN aid mechanism is alive for another six months, but the threat of famine, Russian vetoes, and military escalation will persist unless Washington takes appropriate steps before the next round of renewal negotiations.

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Anna Borshchevskaya
Andrew J. Tabler
Calvin Wilder

Supported by the

Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy

The Washington Institute's Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy embodies the Institute's long-term research focus on the conservative Arab Gulf states -- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman -- and the key role these countries play collectively as a primary source of the world's oil and natural gas.

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