Energy Policy in the Middle East

Senior Researcher Dr. Paul Rivlin analyzes the impact of falling oil prices on the political economy of the region, and specifically on Saudi Arabia.

In this edition of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, Dr. Paul Rivlin analyzes the fact that, despite the deep unrest and instability in the region, oil prices are nevertheless forecast to remain steady.

Paul Rivlin discusses how the conflict in Libya is having effects in Europe as well as in North Africa and the Middle East.

In this edition of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, Dr. Paul Rivlin investigates the impact that falling oil prices have on the regional economy.

In this edition of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, Dr. Paul Rivlin explains the economic basis behind the Middle East's descent into increasing extremism and violence.

Paul Rivlin examines the impact of gas findings in the East Mediterranean on the region.

Yitzhak Gal discusses the Arab world's strategy for overcoming the threat of diminishing oil reserves: increased investment in renewable energy projects.

Yitzhak Gal discusses Iraq's rapid economic growth, stemming from a leap in oil exports, and its implications for the region.

Paul Rivlin explains why oil prices are high despite dramatic developments affecting international oil markets.

In this edition of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, Dr. Paul Rivlin analyzes recent developments in the regional and global economy and their dramatic effect on the Middle East.