انرژی و اقتصاد

Policy Analysis on انرژی و اقتصاد

Free Trade Zone in the Context of Growing Russia-Egypt Ties

The agriculture and military sectors of both countries stand to benefit from an agreement, even if the zone will not be an overall economic success.

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Anna Borshchevskaya

Brief Analysis

Defusing the Electricity Crisis in Gaza -- For Now

The recent deal to restore electricity to the territory will ease short-term concerns, but given the turbulent Palestinian and regional political scene, a more sustainable solution will require setting up independent mechanisms for utility provision.

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Katherine Bauer
Ghaith al-Omari

Articles & Testimony

China Courts Iran to Sell Goods, Diversify Oil Sources

The Washington Institute's Simon Henderson and Cipher Brief's Bennett Seftel met to discuss key areas of Saudi-China cooperation, the ways in which increased bilateral relations affect China's role in the Middle East, and ties between China and Iran.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Why Regional Dynamics Open the Door for Jordan-Israel Cooperation

Pressing circumstances have pushed the Jordanian business community to set aside ideological objections and become more open to major projects with Israel.

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Haisam Hassanein

Brief Analysis

U.S. Options in the Qatar Crisis

To prevent escalation and preserve American interests in the Gulf, Washington should consider various steps on the diplomatic, military, energy, and counterterrorism fronts.

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Simon Henderson
Matthew Levitt
Katherine Bauer

Articles & Testimony

Will Qatar's Diplomatic Exile Spark the Next Great War?

The Sunni Gulf powers have long been spoiling for a fight with Iran, and this could be just the excuse they need.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Iran Tweaks Gulf-Qatar Rift

A row has erupted among GCC heavyweights only days after President Trump left Riyadh, potentially undermining the agreed policy of containing Iran.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

What To Expect After Iran's Election

The outcome is unlikely to bring much change to Tehran's foreign and security policy, but it will reveal how stable the Iranian system is when the powerful hardliners are decisively rejected by voters.

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Patrick Clawson
Nader Uskowi
Farzin Nadimi
Katherine Bauer

تحلیل کوتاه

غیبت اسلام در انتخابات ایران

با توجه به ضعف نفوذ و جذابیت ایدئولوژی اسلامی، تنها راه برای طولانی تر کردن عمر رژیم، اصلاحات اقتصادی است – چشم اندازی دشوار با توجه به ضعف رئیس جمهور و مداخله ی مداوم نهادهای قدرتمند و غیر پاسخگو.

۱۶ مهٔ ۲۰۱۷

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مهدی خلجی

Brief Analysis

Iran's Presidential Election: The Economic Situation

Despite some positive growth indicators, Rouhani faces an uphill struggle to convince voters that his economic plan is truly best for them.

۳ مهٔ ۲۰۱۷

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Patrick Clawson

Articles & Testimony

The Other Green Movement: Renewable Energy's Prospects in Iran

Greater reliance on green technology for domestic energy needs would allow Tehran to sell more oil and gas abroad, address the population's growing concerns about pollution, and fulfill its international climate commitments.

۲۷ آوریل ۲۰۱۷

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Emily Burlinghaus

Brief Analysis

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, One Year On

Royal rivalries, oil uncertainties, and premature optimism about reform initiatives could jeopardize the kingdom's hopes for transformative economic change.

۲۴ آوریل ۲۰۱۷

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Does Egypt Need an FTA with the United States?

Given the many factors militating against a U.S.-Egypt trade deal, Washington should instead push for the Egyptians to avail themselves of existing mechanisms, especially the Qualifying Industrial Zones.

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Haisam Hassanein

Articles & Testimony

Taxing Times in Jordan

Under increasing pressure from regional wars and more than a million refugees, Amman is ratcheting up taxes on ordinary citizens to bridge the budget gap.

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David Schenker

Brief Analysis

Iran Is Still Using Pseudo-Civilian Airlines to Resupply Assad

While some international sanctions against Iranian civil aviation have been lifted, Tehran's insistence on using Mahan Air and other companies to send personnel and weapons to Syria may jeopardize the industry's future.

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Farzin Nadimi

Maps & Graphics

Brief Analysis

Rojava Seeks to Break Out in Syria

Despite their desire for greater independence, Syria's Kurds have shown a willingness to broker agreements with the Assad regime in order to secure their near-term economic interests, and they may soon do the same with Iran.

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Fabrice Balanche

Articles & Testimony

Middle Kingdom Meets Middle East

China's enhanced Middle East profile sends an important message to the Trump administration about America's role in the region.

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Richard Fontaine
Michael Singh

Articles & Testimony

Enhancing Egyptian-Israeli Ties under the Trump Administration

U.S. officials should take a four-pronged approach to lowering the barriers that have long impeded true normalization between the two countries.

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Haisam Hassanein

Brief Analysis

Yemen's Banking Problems Could Have Dire Humanitarian Implications

Clarifying the Central Bank's authority, resuming the payment of public salaries nationwide, and addressing currency shortages could help the Hadi government avert a looming famine.

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Katherine Bauer
Eric Pelofsky

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaking

Brief Analysis

Khamenei's Nowruz Nuances

The Supreme Leader's two New Year's speeches provide a valuable look at the regime's internal dynamics as it attempts to balance economic concerns, electoral maneuvers, regional pan-Shiite issues, and the nascent policies of a new American administration.

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Mehdi Khalaji

Supported by the

Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy

The Washington Institute's Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy embodies the Institute's long-term research focus on the conservative Arab Gulf states -- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman -- and the key role these countries play collectively as a primary source of the world's oil and natural gas.

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