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

12 Dec, 2025

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Sudan Conflict Intensifies

Sudan’s civil war is increasingly impacting the oil sector, with fighting again affecting key facilities at Heglig. It’s too much for CNPC, which is quitting Block 6.

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Geopolitical Risk

9 Jan, 2026

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Yemen’s UAE-Backed Secessionists Collapse

Days after declaring an independent state, Yemen’s UAE-backed secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC) has collapsed. A coordinated, Saudi-backed offensive by government forces pushed it out of power, opening a new phase in Yemen’s civil war.