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“Take the Oil:” How the U.S. Plan in Syria Could Backfire
The President's plan to secure Syrian oil threatens to further complicate an already difficult situation

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.

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.

High Energy Stakes for Kurdish Referendum
The Kurdish predicament is defined by energy and oil. Their assets hold the promise of prosperity and independence—but they also serve as tripwires for conflict and sources of leverage for opponents.

The Kurdish Predicament: When Oil isn’t a Golden Ticket
A familiar formula holds that “oil = revenue = independence” but it’s more complicated for the Kurds in both Iraq and Syria, but the true barriers to autonomy are far more complicated.

Dramatic Increase in Iraq Oil Production Likely to Plateau
Caught between the battle with ISIS, the public's needs, and desire to invest in future oil production, Iraq is running out of options as low oil prices drag on.

Turkey’s Self-Interest Will Ultimately Shape Global Energy Flows
Turkey sits at the crossroads between east and west. This has been a strategic advantage throughout its history, but even in the modern world, Turkey still sees an enormous benefit from being the gateway between Europe, Central Asia, and the energy-rich Middle East.

Destiny Delayed: Oil in Kurdistan
The Kurds of Iraq can’t be faulted for dreaming of independence. But given the circumstances, they also can’t be faulted for waiting a while longer to declare it.