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The logic of Iran’s attack on Saudi Arabia

Mon, Apr 22, 2019

Trump’s inconsistent approach to Iran oil waivers means he can’t have his cake and eat it too

The United States had achieved one of its goals—bringing oil prices down—but only partially achieved its goal of inflicting “maximum pressure” on Iran.

New Atlanticist by Randolph Bell

Economic Sanctions Geopolitics & Energy Security
The logic of Iran’s attack on Saudi Arabia

Tue, Jan 8, 2019

The future of shale: The US story and its implications

Over the last ten years, the United States has become the world’s leading producer of oil and gas, going from energy import dependence to energy dominance. What are the factors which enabled the rise of oil and gas production from shale deposits and what are the lessons learned?

Report by Ellen Scholl

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas
The logic of Iran’s attack on Saudi Arabia

Fri, Jan 6, 2017

Downstream oil theft: Global modalities, trends, and remedies

Hydrocarbons crime, in all its forms, has become a significant threat not only to local and regional prosperity but also to global stability and security. Combating this pervasive criminal activity is made only more difficult by the reality that many of those in a position to curb hydrocarbons crime are the ones benefiting from it.

Report by Ian M. Ralby

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

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Ellen Wald

Senior Fellow

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Global Energy Center

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Thu, Sep 19, 2019

The logic of Iran’s attack on Saudi Arabia

While previously mere threats against the safety of shipping were enough to send tremors through oil markets and spook past US presidents, Iranian leaders have seemed powerless to respond to the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign.

New Atlanticist by Henry Rome and Robert Johnston

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

Tue, Sep 17, 2019

Atlantic Council press call: Saudi Aramco attacks

Following the September 14 attack on two Saudi Aramco facilities, Atlantic Council experts Kirsten Fontenrose, Phillip Cornell, Ellen Wald, Jean-Francois Seznec, and Randolph Bell unpack the latest developments and offer insight into the ramifications for global energy markets, regional security, and the anticipated Aramco IPO.

Transcript by Atlantic Council

Infrastructure Protection Oil and Gas

Tue, Sep 17, 2019

Pfaff in Defense One: The Saudi-Oil Attacks Aren’t Game Changing. They Show How the Game Has Changed

In the News by Atlantic Council

Iran Oil and Gas

Tue, Sep 17, 2019

Fujairah and the encirclement of Saudi oil production by Iran

The latest attacks on the Arab Gulf oil industry seem to be part of a strategy by Iran to warn the Gulf states that it can block all oil shipments, if it sees fit. One of the warnings was the attack on three tankers at anchor off Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman.

EnergySource by Jean-Francois Seznec

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Fontenrose joins NPR’s Air Talk to discuss attack on Saudi oil facility

In the News by Kirsten Fontenrose

Infrastructure Protection Oil and Gas

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Cornell quoted in Bloomberg on the Saudi Aramco attack

In the News by Phillip Cornell

Middle East Oil and Gas

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Press call: Expert analysis on the Saudi Aramco attack

Following the September 14 attack on two Saudi Aramco facilities, Atlantic Council experts Kirsten Fontenrose, Phillip Cornell, Ellen Wald, Jean-Francois Seznec, and Randolph Bell unpack the latest developments and offer insight into the ramifications for global energy markets, regional security, and the anticipated Aramco IPO. The Council regularly holds press and members calls on breaking news stories. To be invited […]

In the News by Atlantic Council

Infrastructure Protection Oil and Gas

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Can global energy markets withstand the attack on Saudi oil?

Atlantic Council experts react to the September 14 attacks on Saudi oil facilities and what it means for global energy markets and the wider region.

New Atlanticist by David A. Wemer

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

Sun, Sep 15, 2019

Bell quoted in Axios on Saudi Aramco drone attacks

In the News by Randolph Bell

Oil and Gas Saudi Arabia

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Russia’s intervention in Venezuela: What’s at stake?

Venezuela is suffering one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis in recent memory, Russia has become a key actor that has provided a lifeline of support to Maduro and his cronies. Today, Russia’s efforts to prop up Nicolás Maduro have been a relatively low-cost, but high-reward strategy for Moscow to sow further instability in the United States' own hemisphere.

Report by John E. Herbst and Jason Marczak

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