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.
27 Jun, 2025
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Libya-Greece Border Dispute
Greece’s decision to invite IOCs to explore acreage off the southern coast of Crete has reignited its boundary dispute with Libya and its ally, Turkey.
Libya-Greece Maritime Border Dispute
27 Jun, 2025
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Iraq Vulnerabilities Laid Bare by Israel-Iran Conflict
Iraq has emerged largely unscathed from the 12-day Israel-Iran conflict. But the crisis highlights how vulnerable the country is to external geopolitical developments. On the upside, Iranian gas flows are up, although Kurdistan’s cross-border oil exports to Iran have ground to a halt.
Gas* Accounts For Around 35% Of Iranian Exports To Iraq ($bn)
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