RESOURCES
Russia’s Plans to Dominate Energy
Moscow’s energy strategy plays to Russia’s considerable strengths
ECONOMICS & BUSINESS
Ethiopia, Egypt: Yesterday’s Issues in Tomorrow’s World
RESOURCES
Post-COVID-19: Re-Thinking Energy Security
GOVERNANCE & ELECTIONS
Outlook Post-COVID-19: Re-Thinking Iran
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
EN CLAIR | Iran May Have Reached a Strategic Plateau with Soleimani’s Death
GOVERNANCE & ELECTIONS
What Happens in the Vacuum After the Passing of Sultan Qaboos of Oman?
Oman will remain a pillar of stability because of Qaboos’ legacy, but he will be profoundly missed.
ECONOMICS & BUSINESS
State of the World: Parlous, Transforming, Yet in Some Ways Stabilizing, Optimistic
The optimism may be hard to find, but the fact that crisis is now clearly upon us gives a certain clarity.
PERSONNEL
Key Transitions and Defense and Intelligence Appointments - 01/2020
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Iran Between Temptation and Desperation
A significant impact is likely on world energy markets over 2020 along with escalation of attacks by Iranian-backed units against US and other targets following the killing of Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani.
PERSONNEL
Key Transitions and Defense and Intelligence Appointments - 12/2019
HARDWARE, WEAPONRY & TECHNOLOGY
Next-Gen Strategic Warfare
The Middle East is becoming a key node in the gradual introduction of “next-generation warfare”, as asymmetric confrontation necessitates a greater move toward technology-led Information Dominance doctrines.
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
Nuclear Powers in the Act of Colliding
Iran now considers war against Israel to be feasible and winnable…and Israel responds