Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint press conference with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts following their summit in Tehran on July 19, 2022. | Grigory Sysoyev/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images The escalating conflict in Iran has produced a clear set of losers – a beleaguered Iranian government, civilians facing relentless bombardment in Iran and Lebanon, … Read more
Goldman Sachs Predicts Prolonged Period of High Oil Prices, Potential for Record Surge Global oil markets are bracing for a sustained period of elevated prices, with Goldman Sachs significantly raising its forecasts for both Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude. The investment bank now projects Brent crude to reach $86 per barrel by the … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz: Beyond Brinkmanship – A Looming Energy Security Crisis A single chokepoint controls nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply. That’s the stark reality of the Strait of Hormuz, and recent escalations – from Iranian threats to close the waterway in response to perceived aggression, to NATO’s posturing, and the shadow of … Read more
Tehran – Urgent reports emerged Thursday detailing significant damage to the historic Saadabad Palace complex, a landmark of Iranian cultural heritage. Iranian state media released images depicting the aftermath of what officials attribute to a recent aerial attack, suspected to have been carried out by either the United States or Israel. The extent of the … Read more
Asian Markets Plunge Amidst Heightened Geopolitical Uncertainty Asian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday, March 23, 2026, triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East following a firm ultimatum issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran. The sell-off extended to gold markets, while the U.S. dollar remained relatively stable as investors … Read more
Morocco’s Energy Future: Navigating Geopolitical Risk and the Rise of Renewable Alternatives A staggering 89% of Morocco’s oil imports transited the Strait of Hormuz in 2023, making the nation exceptionally vulnerable to disruptions in this critical waterway. While Morocco has historically avoided outright energy shortages, the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, coupled with … Read more
Iran’s Axis of Resistance: Fractured Alliances and Shifting Priorities When Hamas launched its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Iran and its network of regional allies – often referred to as the Axis of Resistance – appeared to be at the height of their influence. Tehran, through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), had … Read more
Geopolitical Risk & the Reshaping of Global Asset Allocation: Beyond Iran A staggering $2.3 trillion has been wiped from global equity markets in the last four weeks, a period coinciding with escalating tensions in the Middle East and a recalibration of risk appetite. While initial market reactions centered on the immediate threat of conflict following … Read more
Middle East Crisis Escalates: A Region on the Brink The Middle East is grappling with a rapidly deteriorating security landscape, entering what many analysts describe as its most precarious period in decades. Israel’s ongoing military operations against Iran have triggered a cascade of retaliatory actions, escalating proxy conflicts, and a deepening humanitarian crisis stretching from … Read more
Drone Attack on UAE Port Signals Escalating Gulf Tensions & Oil Market Concerns February 29, 2024 A recent drone attack targeting the UAE port of Fujairah has heightened anxieties surrounding the security of vital oil shipping lanes and prompted Gulf nations to explore alternative routes for crude exports, bypassing the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz. … Read more