If OPEC is a cartel, it’s not a very good one Henry Farrell - October 10, 2022 This book tells you what you need to know about Saudi Arabia, OPEC, and global oil politics
Supply chains endanger American security. Here’s what Biden is doing. Todd N. Tucker - May 17, 2022 China controls many goods and materials that are critical for the U.S.
What rising oil prices tell us about the oil market’s geopolitics Inwook Kim - April 11, 2022 It’s not all about the war in Ukraine
The Ukraine conflict has Persian Gulf monarchies hedging their bets Cinzia Bianco - March 14, 2022 Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates haven’t been aligning with the U.S. — or Russia
Another unity government won’t solve Lebanon’s crisis Christiana Parreira - August 20, 2020 Research shows ideologically opposed parties rarely share power well
The price of oil was actually negative last week. What happens next? Stephen Paduano - April 28, 2020 Cheap oil is causing pain from Texas to Nigeria.
This year’s low oil prices will hurt these countries the most Jeff D. Colgan and Emily Meierding - April 6, 2020 We looked at these 3 factors.
Saudi Arabia is launching an oil price war. That’s risky. Jim Krane - March 22, 2020 Without oil revenues, the monarchy could be in trouble
This is the biggest oil price crash in decades. That may not be great for the U.S. economy. Jeff Colgan - March 9, 2020 It will hurt American oil companies, help Middle East peace and damage U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia
Is the clock ticking on daylight saving time? Here’s what it would take to change it. Thomas R. Gray and Jeffery Jenkins - November 3, 2019 We look at the politics behind why Americans love/hate turning back the clock
Why Iran’s ‘oil weapon’ isn’t that scary Rosemary A. Kelanic - June 17, 2019 Blocking access to oil supplies rarely works as a strategy.
Qatar will leave OPEC. Here’s what this means. Jeff Colgan - December 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81214" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The headquarters of the Organization of
Saudi Arabia hinted at a U.S. oil embargo. It’s not 1973. Jeff Colgan - October 16, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78961" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Saudi Arabia's King Salman, right, meets
Why Putin’s oil maneuvers will keep Russia in the Middle East Nicholas Trickett - April 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71814" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A worker passes an illuminated drilling
Everyone is taking sides in the Qatar crisis. Here’s why these four North African states aren’t. Youssef Cherif - September 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63263" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, left,
Kuwaitis voted Saturday. Opposition gains send a strong signal about the economy. Yuree Noh and Marwa Shalaby - November 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50260" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kuwaiti members of parliament raise their hands
Trump’s ‘Take Iraq’s oil’ isn’t a new idea. Here’s why it won’t work. Emily Meierding - September 13, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46154" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump speaks with "Today" show
The U.S. filed a WTO dispute to save jobs — by increasing imports from China. Here’s why. Chad Bown - July 26, 2016 In the latest salvo against free trade, Donald Trump argued
Here’s why Saudi Arabia is loosening its restrictions on women Yu-Ming Liou and Paul Musgrave - June 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42883" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Saudi women vote during municipal elections
At this week’s OPEC meeting, expect much ado about nothing Jeff Colgan - May 31, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41293" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ali al-Naimi, Saudi Arabia's petroleum minister,
Oil wars: Why nations aren’t battling over resources Emily Meierding - May 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40759" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A U.S. soldier stands guard next to a
6 things you need to know about Venezuela’s political and economic crisis Michael McCarthy - May 18, 2016 Venezuela is a powder keg. Once a rich country held
What does our energy future look like? This new report offers a glimpse. David Victor - March 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36651" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Ali al-Naimi, center, the Saudi minister
OPEC, the Phantom Menace Jeff Colgan - June 16, 2014 [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="616" special=""] Oil ministers of the Organization
40 years after the oil crisis: Could it happen again? Erik Voeten - October 16, 2013 This is a guest post by Jeff Colgan, assistant professor in
Subsidizing Peace Joshua Tucker - November 23, 2012 The following is a guest post from SUNY-Buffalo political scientist