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

13 Mar, 2026

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Iraq Militia Attacks Threaten US Majors’ Entry Plans

Anti-US sentiment among Iraq’s Shia militias manifested itself in attacks on US assets in Basra province this week. The attacks set a worrying precedent that could persist even after the current conflict ends and raise the security stakes for the planned upstream entry of US majors ExxonMobil and Chevron.

Southern Iraq: Oil & Gas Fields

Geopolitical Risk

13 Mar, 2026

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Political Fractures Hamper Iraq’s Northern Export Plans

Iraq’s oil ministry has drawn up plans to reroute some crude oil exports through Kurdistan into Turkey, but political disagreements are obstructing implementation.