The Washington Institute

Petroleum's Rising Price Depends on Supply and Politics

2018-05-24

There are several factors that have introduced uncertainty into the market, prompting upward pressure on oil prices.

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Qatar Crisis: Worst Case Scenarios

2017-07-10

The origins of the tensions stretch back decades probably generations in the minds of the main characters

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The Fight for the Northern Iraq-Syria Border

2017-06-29

At the symbolic level, Iran and its proxies are achieving great success in planting their flags along this contested frontier, but real control will entail the much tougher task of establishing permanent bases and logistical arrangements

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The Power Struggle for the Throne and the Saudi 'Reset' With Trump

2017-03-25

Palace intrigue and regional war could complicate the budding romance between Riyadh and the Trump administration

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Can Trump Break Up the Russian-Iranian Alliance?

2017-02-14

Russia and Iran are currently engaged in unprecedented cooperation

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Trump and the Middle East: Between Hope and Apprehension

2016-12-13

Although most everyone in the region badly wants to turn the page on present-day failures, uncertainties about the next administration abound

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