Energy and Economics

Publications

Policy Analysis
Saudi ArabiaEnergy and Economics
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Turn: Power Beyond Electricity
Aug 27, 2026Jim Krane
The US-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement caused some observers to scratch their heads. Why would a country bother with nuclear energy when it holds a …
Policy Analysis
SyriaDemocracy and Governance
Control without Inclusion: Eastern Syria Under Damascus
Jun 12, 2026Haian Dukhan
In May 2026, Hussein al-Sharaa, the father of Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, described the people of Deir al-Zor as “a group of savages with loud …

Event Video
LibyaConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Future of Libya: Prospects for Economic Development and an End to the Conflict
Aug 30, 2022
Experts discuss the current state of Libya’s violent conflict and political deadlock, as well as prospects for political resolution and unification, and potent…
Expert Interview
Conflicts and Conflict Resolution
Implications of the War in Ukraine For the Middle East
Feb 28, 2022
Daniel Brumberg and Khalil E. Jahshan discuss the implications of the War in Ukraine for the Middle East. Brumberg is a Non-resident Senior Fellow at Arab Cent…

Webinar
IranEnergy and Economics
The Impacts of the Iran War on the Global Economy and Energy Markets
Jun 23, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts explore how the war on Iran is affecting global energy supplies and prices, which regions are most vulnerable to the disruption, and what the crisis co…
Webinar
IranUS Foreign Policy
The US Role in Israel’s War on Iran: Regional and Global Implications
Jun 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Experts discuss the role of the United States in Israel's war on Iran, the scope of its involvement, and the strategic goals it is hoping to achieve.
Webinar
Energy and Economics
The Trump Tariffs and MENA Economies: Implications of the Global Trade War
May 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the implications of Trump's tariffs for Middle East economies.