Energy

The Gulf is defying global trends and investing in sustainable-labeled projects, and if those labels translate to real guidelines, the region could become a global benchmark for transition finance.

Iran’s energy industry, mismanaged and hit by sanctions, is still crucial for the government in Tehran and important on the global stage.

On February 17, AGSI will host a discussion on the geopolitics of the global energy market.

A founding member of OPEC is now effectively under external control, raising questions about sovereignty, influence, and the resilience of producer-led market management.

On January 8, AGSI hosted a virtual roundtable with its leadership and scholars as they look ahead and assess trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy during the coming year. 

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a joint declaration cementing U.S. interest in nuclear cooperation, but they have yet to settle the more divisive issues, mainly domestic enrichment.

The International Energy Agency sees demand increasing as rising living standards in developing countries and geopolitical anxieties push policymakers to favor energy affordability and reliability over aggressive decarbonization.

Without mutual recognition mechanisms, Gulf exporters may face higher compliance costs and potential exclusion from European markets despite genuine emission-reduction efforts.