Between Neutrality and Fighting Internal Dissatisfaction: Iran’s Policy on Karabakh
The geopolitical and geo-economic impact of the three-decades-old Karabakh conflict on the stability of the broader South Caucasus is clear…
Can Iran Exploit Its Remaining Oil Wealth?
As the Islamic Republic continues to fall behind in the rapidly evolving global energy industry, will it ever be able…
U.S. Presidential Election and Iran Oil Export
The upcoming U.S. presidential election presents a major political challenge for Iran’s economy, especially its energy sector and foreign exchange market. As…
Is Turkey’s New Gas Discovery in the Black Sea a Game Changer?
In mid-August, Turkey officially announced the discovery of a massive, 320-billion-cubic-meter (bcm) natural gas field in the Black Sea, in…
China and Iran’s Strategic Partnership: A Zero Sum Game?
Iran and China first announced a long-term 25-year strategic partnership in 2016, with a draft document of the accord reportedly approved last…
Present and Potential Dynamics of China’s Energy Policy with Tehran and Riyadh
The continuation of sanctions and the reduction of Iran’s oil share in the world market have caused many problems for…
The Future of Iranian Natural Gas Exports to Turkey
Reducing dependence on Iranian gas will increase Turkey’s bargaining power in gas transactions. In practice, Iranian gas will not play…
Iran Oil Exports Face a Tough Future even after the Coronavirus
Even before the coronavirus pandemic erupted, Iran’s oil exports were declining as a result of secondary US sanctions. Global oversupply…
The Geopolitics of Iran’s Fuel Shipments to Venezuela
The US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and sanctions on oil exports in 2018 have made the situation for Iran’s oil…
Challenges Facing Iran in Natural Gas Exports During the Post-Coronavirus Era
The global gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is currently witnessing an increase in the number of new manufacturers…
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