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In the News

Sep 16, 2019

Dagres joins the Monocle to discuss the bombing of Saudi oil facilities

By Atlantic Council

Iran
Middle East

Uncategorized

Sep 16, 2019

Slavin joins CTV to discuss Saudi oil attacks

Geopolitics & Energy Security
Iran

In the News

Sep 16, 2019

Slavin joins CTV to discuss U.S. blaming Iran for Saudi oil attacks

By Atlantic Council

Iran
Middle East

In the News

Sep 16, 2019

Bell mentioned in The Houston Chronicle on Saudi Aramco global reach

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment
Geopolitics & Energy Security

New Atlanticist

Sep 16, 2019

Can global energy markets withstand the attack on Saudi oil?

By David A. Wemer

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.

Geopolitics & Energy Security
Iran

Press and members call

Sep 15, 2019

Saudi Aramco attacks

By Atlantic Council

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 […]

Energy Markets & Governance
Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Sep 15, 2019

Cohen in Forbes: Why The Brazen Attack On Saudi Oil Could Force The U.S. To Act

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment
Iran

In the News

Sep 15, 2019

Bell joins Sky News Arabia to discuss the oil market and geopolitics

By Randolph Bell

Arabic
Saudi Arabia

In the News

Sep 15, 2019

Bell quoted in Axios on Saudi Aramco drone attacks

By Randolph Bell

Oil and Gas
Saudi Arabia

New Atlanticist

Sep 14, 2019

After Houthi drone attack, everyone should take a deep breath

By Kirsten Fontenrose

The ten-drone attack on Aramco’s Abqaiq facility in Saudi Arabia on September 14 is a sign that the Houthis suffer from false confidence. Snubbing talks and launching attacks is not a way to garner sympathy from the United States or the international community.

Geopolitics & Energy Security
Saudi Arabia

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