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Oil’s Long Road to Recovery
Cautious optimism is returning to the oil industry, but prices are nowhere near profitable for the domestic industry.

Unrest Brewing in Oil Producing Countries
Coronavirus and collapsing oil prices have hollowed out budgets of oil-producing countries, raising fears of instability.

Coronavirus: Another Factor Exposing Risks to Iraq’s Oil-based Economy
The coronavirus's chilling effect on global oil demand is exposing the frailties in Iraq's oil-based economy.

The Death Of Qassem Soleimani: How Will Iran Respond?
The killing of Qassem Soleimani is a seismic event in U.S.-Iran relations, and could have far-reaching consequences.

Despite Weak Prices, Oil Supply Outages Remain High
Global supply outages stand at exceptionally high levels—even as Brent struggles to stay above $60 per barrel.

Stage Set For Difficult OPEC Meeting
Russian discontent over Saudi intentions to reduce production is a likely potential flashpoint for the upcoming meeting—but internal OPEC politics, particularly between Saudi Arabia and Iran, mean this summit is rife with tension that threatens to upset proceedings.

Iraqi Oil After the May Elections
The unexpected outcome of Iraq's recent parliamentary elections has sweeping implications for the country's agreements with international oil companies and OPEC.

OPEC Mulls Output Increase, Prices Could Swing Either Way in Response
OPEC members are split over whether to change strategy, as global oil markets are trading just under $80 per barrel and consuming countries are pressuring producers to increase output.

Kurdish Oil After the Vote: A Post-Mortem
The independence referendum exposed how vulnerable the semi-autonomous KRG was—as a landlocked, oil-dependent territory surrounded by hostile powers.

OPEC’s Top Two Producers Turn the Page
After more than a quarter-century of estrangement, Saudi Arabia and Iraq are just getting started in repairing their relationship.