How Long Will OPEC and Russia ‘Play Nice’?
Rene Zou
The OPEC-Russia deal seems to be having its intended effect, but how long will it last?
OPEC-Shale Price War
How Long Will OPEC and Russia ‘Play Nice’?
Geopolitical Risk on Energy Prices Overblown
Todd Royal
Supply and demand – not geopolitical factors – will move oil prices through 2017.
Global Forecast (11-29-16)
Geopolitical Monitor
Frantic negotiations in the lead-up to OPEC’s next meeting, a key vote for the European Union in Italy, and a major development in the Syrian civil war.
Canadian Oil Is Building a Wall and Mexico Is Paying for It
Omar Mawji
Mexico and Canada are waging a silent battle for market share in the US crude oil refining market, and Canada is winning.
Iran Could Change the Face of OPEC
Omar Mawji
Just as OPEC lost control over global oil production with increased production, technology, and innovation from the US in 2011, Saudi Arabia stands to lose its control over OPEC as Iran’s oil & gas industry opens up to foreign investment.
Algeria: The Next Domino to Fall in North Africa?
Zachary Fillingham
Creeping anarchy and a slumping energy-based economy indicate trouble ahead for Algeria.
GPM Oil Report (06-01-15)
Geopolitical Monitor
This week we examine a potential cleavage developing within OPEC ahead of the cartel’s June 5th meeting.
Cheap Oil and Political Risk: Venezuela & the Cuban Connection
Benjamin Syme Van Ameringen
In this series, Geopoliticalmonitor.com analyzes political fallout from the global plunge in oil prices. Part one focuses on Venezuela and Cuba.
