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The Art of Sanctions-Busting, Part Two: How Three LPG Tankers Set Sail for Syria
The recent moves of three LPG tankers demonstrate a playbook of sanctions-busting tactics used to supply Syria with fuel.

Change In Washington, But Iran and Venezuela Still Stuck Under Sanctions
Iranian and Venezuelan hopes of a swift loosening of sanctions under the Biden administration are fading fast.

Supply Shortfalls are a Moving Target for OPEC
Compensating for supply shortfalls from Venezuela, Libya, and Iran may prove a challenging task for OPEC in the months to come.

Iran & Russia’s Zombie Oil Deal Won’t Die
Iran and Russia's scaled-down agreement faces long odds, but isn't dead yet.

Seizure of Kirkuk Serves as Reminder of Oil Market’s Geopolitical Vulnerabilities
The recent tension in Iraq highlights the ongoing reality of the global oil market: Many key oil-producing countries are politically unstable.

Oil Becomes Tension Point in North Korean Sanctions
Petroleum has become a crucial tension point in the United States’ attempt to scale back North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.

U.S. Slaps New Financial Sanctions on Venezuela, Stops Short of Banning Oil Imports
The U.S. government stopped short of a ban on oil imports from Venezuela, hoping to insulate U.S. refiners. But in the short run, Venezuela will have difficulty moving volumes to the Gulf Coast since the region has been swamped by Hurricane Harvey.

Amid Talks of Production “Freeze,” Russian Oil Already Facing Decline
Russia's oil industry has hit a post-Soviet record, but it lacks access to the investment capital it needs to maintain output.

Russian Sanctions Are Not Working
Russian sanctions have isolated the country from the West, but they have not changed President Putin’s overall strategic vision.