Interview: “Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticizes OPEC+ oil cuts,” CBS News (Oct. 10, 2022)
“OPEC+ Decision to Cut Oil Output Prompts U.S. to Weigh Options,” Wall Street Journal (Oct. 6, 2022)
“OPEC to Cut Oil Production, Dealing a Blow to Biden,” Foreign Policy (Oct 5, 2022)
“OPEC+ set to meet ahead of Biden’s Saudi trip, as production accord nears its end,” Platts (June 28, 2022)
“US and Saudi Arabia Edge Toward New Understanding,” Energy Intelligence (June 9, 2022)
“Biden’s Saudi Trip May Be Too Little, Too Late,” Foreign Policy (June 3, 2022)
“Why Russian Invasion Peril Is Driving Oil Prices Near $100,” Wall Street Journal (Feb. 14, 2022)
“The Big Picture: How Biden Sees the Mideast Gulf,” Energy Compass (Aug. 13, 2021)
“Iraq’s energy deals in limbo as US pledges help for clean projects,” Platts (July 26, 2021)
“Analysts still expect US, Iran to reach deal to lift oil sanctions despite growing delay,” Platts (July 13, 2021)
“US Seeks Opec-Plus Compromise as Fuel Prices Rise,” International Oil Daily (July 6, 2021)
“Iran oil sanctions relief expected in months if Vienna talks result in deal,” Platts (May 21, 2021)
“Iran says main deal on US sanctions reached, but details still in flux,” Platts (May 20, 2021)
“Biden’s softer stance on international sanctions unlikely to trigger big waves in oil markets,” Platts (Dec. 22, 2020)
“US-Saudi Relations Entering Uncertain Waters,” Energy Intelligence (Oct. 8, 2020)
“United States: Recalibrating Mideast Policy,” Energy Intelligence (Sept. 29, 2020)
“Crude oil dips after recovery concerns raised by Fed, OPEC+,” Platts (Aug. 20, 2020)
“Iraq-US energy ties, once seen as oil deal bonanza, mired in geopolitics,” Platts (Aug. 10, 2020)
“The Big Picture: Growing Pains Ahead for US-Saudi Arabia,” Energy Compass (Aug. 7, 2020)
“Trump silent as OPEC raises oil output,” Politico (Aug. 6, 2020)
“Prices spike late on slow Gulf of Mexico rebound, bullish 2021 EIA report,” Platts (June 9, 2020)
“Crude prices creep higher on OPEC+ extension optimism,” Platts (June 2, 2020)
“Trump pressured to stop deluge of Saudi oil headed to US in tankers,” Washington Examiner (April 24, 2020)
“Trump Tactics, Plunging Demand Led to Oil Production Cuts,” Wall Street Journal (April 13, 2020)
“Oil climbs on speculation of broader OPEC+ deal to cut as much as 20 million b/d,” Platts (April 9, 2020)
“Crude climbs on OPEC+ meeting optimism, but US unemployment numbers create headwind,” Platts (April 3, 2020)
“Is the U.S. Also to Blame in the Oil Price War?” Foreign Policy (March 27, 2020)
“Virus Onslaught Deepens Gulf Disquiet Over Saudi Oil-Price War,” Bloomberg (March 26, 2020)
“Some U.S. Energy Officials Want Saudis to Ditch OPEC,” Wall Street Journal (March 20, 2020)
“US-Saudi Arabia: A Little Help?” Energy Intelligence (March 17, 2020)
“Russia, Saudi Arabia ready to talk despite output surge plans,” Platts (March 11, 2020)
“Saudi Arabia dramatically increases oil output as Russia spat escalates,” Telegraph (March 10, 2020)
“‘Round one of a heavyweight fight’; Saudis and Russians play game of ‘chicken’,” Financial Post (March 9, 2020)
“As OPEC+ talks collapse, crickets from the White House,” Platts (March 6, 2020)
“Russia’s Defiance Sets the Stage for Oil Price ‘Bloodbath’” Foreign Policy (March 6, 2020)
“Get Ready for More Mischief From Iran,” Foreign Policy (Jan. 8, 2020)
“OPEC recommends additional production cuts, but final deal awaits,” Houston Chronicle (Dec. 6, 2019)
“U.S. troops headed to Syrian oil fields,” Politico (Oct. 25, 2019)
“Trump, Officials Say Troops Will Protect Syrian Oil,” International Oil Daily (Oct. 24, 2019)
“Trump Calls for Control, Use of Syrian Oil Fields,” Wall Street Journal (Oct. 21, 2019)
“U.S. Plan to Guard Syrian Oil Fields Sows Confusion,” Foreign Policy (Oct. 21, 2019)
“Attack on Saudi fields unlikely to alter U.S. oil companies’ approach,” Houston Chronicle (Sept. 16, 2019)
“Bolton Is Gone, but Tensions With Iran Remain High,” Foreign Policy (Sept. 12, 2019)
“Saudi energy minister switch could help Texas oil sector,” Houston Chronicle (Sept. 10, 2019)
“UAE loosens Saudi alliance to push peacemaker image,” Reuters (Aug. 28, 2019)
“Coalition to Protect Shipping Slow to Take Shape,” International Oil Daily (July 15, 2019)
“OPEC expected to extend oil cuts, avoiding another bust,” Houston Chronicle (July 1, 2019)
“Key energy issues to watch as Trump meets G20 leaders in Japan,” Platts (June 27, 2019)
“OPEC Close to Agreement to Open the Oil Taps,” Foreign Policy (June 21, 2018)
“US presses other countries to police Strait of Hormuz,” Platts (June 18, 2019)
“U.S. Blames Iran for Latest Tanker Attack,” Foreign Policy (June 13, 2019)
“Using Proxies, Iran Appears to Be Hitting Back in the Fight Over Oil,” Foreign Policy (May 14, 2019)
“Oil Prices Soar as U.S. Moves to End Iran Waivers,” Wall Street Journal (April 22, 2019)
“Trump’s Big Iran Oil Gamble,” Foreign Policy (April 22, 2019)
“Saudi ability to blunt Iran sanctions impact complicated by output cut talks, disruptions,” Platts (April 22, 2019)
Podcast: “Trump wants Saudi oil price help, but are relations too damaged?” Platts (April 22, 2019)
“Libya’s security on high alert, threatening oil, gas sector in West,” Platts (April 5, 2019)
“US to extend Iran oil sanctions waivers to China, India, Korea, Turkey: survey,” Platts (March 29, 2019)
“Political instability at heart of Libya’s oil woes,” Platts (Dec. 28, 2018)
“Are Putin and Mohammed bin Salman Getting Ready for Another High-Five?” Foreign Policy (Dec. 6, 2018)
“Oil sector hangs in balance as OPEC meets,” Houston Chronicle (Dec. 4, 2018)
“Trump’s Saudi support triggers congressional sanctions push,” Platts (Nov. 21, 2018)
“US gives waivers to Iran’s top oil buyers to avoid price shock: Trump,” Platts (Nov. 6, 2018)
“Saudi-Kuwait Neutral Zone oil fields seen offline for a while on talks setback,” Platts (Oct. 16, 2018)
“Saudi Oil Threat in Khashoggi Disappearance Seen as a Bluff,” Foreign Policy (Oct. 15, 2018)
“US wants OPEC spare capacity output, but path forward is complicated,” Platts (Oct. 5, 2018)
“Trump ramps up Saudi, OPEC criticism to little effect so far,” Platts (Oct. 1, 2018)
“As OPEC meets, Russia, Saudis poised to increase output,” Houston Chronicle (Sept. 21, 2018)
“At Algiers summit, OPEC will keep a wary eye on Donald Trump,” Platts (Sept. 20, 2018)
“Risks continue to cloud Libya’s shaky oil recovery,” Platts (Aug. 16, 2018)
“US aims to crush Iran oil sector in next wave of sanctions,” CNBC (Aug. 6, 2018)
“U.S. Turns up Heat on Iran’s Economy, Adding Fuel to Massive Protests,” Foreign Policy (Aug. 6, 2018)
“Iran’s Yemeni Proxies Put Oil Shipments in Crosshairs,” Foreign Policy (July 26, 2018)
“Does deal exit mean Trump is eyeing regime change in Iran?” The National (May 9, 2018)
“Oil prices surge as Iran, Trump decision take center stage,” Houston Chronicle (May 7, 2018)
“EU naval force unaware of Red Sea tanker seizures after Saudi embassy report,” Platts (Apr. 24, 2018)
Podcast: “Trump, the Crown Prince and a Shifting Oil Relationship,” Platts (Mar. 26, 2018)
“Saudi crown prince to meet with Trump amid slumping imports, diplomacy shift,” Platts (Mar. 16, 2018)
“US-Saudi Arabia: For Aramco, Big Apple Could Mean Big Risks,” Energy Compass (Mar. 2, 2018)
“Canada crude gains as sanctions loom,” Platts (Mar. 2, 2018)
“Libya, Nigeria exemptions in focus as OPEC meets on output cuts,” Platts (Nov. 28, 2017)
“Stakes high for Houston in Saudi power struggle,” Houston Chronicle (Nov. 11, 2017)
“Trump Will Be Hard-Pressed To Get Allies To Stop Buying Iran’s Oil,” Foreign Policy (Sept. 25, 2017)
“OPEC/non-OPEC committee has much to discuss but no consensus yet on deeper oil cuts,” Platts (July 21, 2017)
“The one man who could stop oil market’s plunge,” Houston Chronicle (June 22, 2017)
Video: “Oil reacts to Saudi royal shake-up,” CNBC (June 21, 2017)
“OPEC’s quest to manage sentiment hinges on likely oil cut extension,” Platts (May 23, 2017)
“No sign of oil policy reversal from Saudi Arabia after royal decrees,” Platts (Apr. 26, 2017)
“For Aramco Insiders, Prince’s $2 Trillion IPO Valuation Doesn’t Add Up,” Wall Street Journal, (Apr. 25, 2017)
“Saudi Arabia may insist on Iran oil output cuts to continue OPEC deal,” Platts (Mar. 22, 2017)
“Analysts bullish on oil despite fears over U.S. storage levels, rising OPEC output,” Financial Post (Mar. 15, 2017)
“Funds expect Saudi Aramco to be valued around $1-1.5 trillion: survey,” Reuters (Mar. 6, 2017)
“Italy’s Last-Ditch Effort to Stabilize Libya,” Foreign Policy (Jan. 13, 2017)
Podcast: “Capitol Crude: All Eyes on OPEC,” Platts (Nov. 28, 2016)
“With the Trump Win, Will Iran’s First Post-Sanctions Energy Deal Be Its Last?” Foreign Policy, (Nov. 9, 2016)
Article: “Blowing up the Islamic State’s Oil Company,” Foreign Policy (Oct. 26, 2016)
“US Congress Overrides Veto, Allows 9/11 Saudi Suits,” Energy Intelligence (Sept. 27, 2016)
“Libya’s Oil Industry Makes a Cautious Comeback,” World Politics Review (Sept. 21, 2016)
Article: “Saudi Vision 2030: Winners and Losers,” The Carnegie Endowment’s Sada Journal (Aug. 2, 2016)
“Domestic focus may limit clout of $2 trillion Saudi fund,” Reuters (May 16, 2016)
“The Saudi oil ministry’s new look,” The Washington Post (May 9, 2016)
Podcast: “Capitol Crude: The Hazards of Islamic State Oil,” Platts (Mar. 14, 2016)
“Iran’s middling oil production buoys market,” Houston Chronicle (Mar. 11, 2016)
“A Mysterious Pipeline Closure Is Bankrupting Iraqi Kurds,” Foreign Policy (Mar. 2, 2016)
“By dismissing OPEC cut, did Saudi Minister Naimi outline the path to one?” Platts (Feb. 24, 2016)
“Nations’ deal to cap oil output hinges on Iran,” Houston Chronicle (Feb. 16, 2016)
“Stemming the flow of ISIL oil,” The National (Feb. 14, 2016)
Video: “An Oil Swing this Big has to Swing Back,” CNBC (Feb. 12, 2016)
“Saudi Arabia’s Aramco may be world’s most valuable company — but it comes with a lot of baggage,”Financial Post ( slotsduck Jan. 8, 2016)
“Saudi Arabia and Iran Are at Each Other’s Throats. Why Are Oil Prices Falling?” Foreign Policy (Jan. 4, 2016)
“Ted Cruz misquotes CIA official, makes false claim on bombing ISIS oil and climate change,” PolitiFact (Dec. 14, 2015)
Article: “Revealed: Assad Buys Oil from ISIS,” Daily Beast (Dec. 10, 2015)
“Russia Pours Hot Oil on Wounded Ties With Turkey,” Foreign Policy (Dec. 2, 2015)
“Saudi Counters ‘Lower for Longer’ Oil Mantra,” Financial Times (Nov. 26, 2015)
“Undeterred by crude slump, ISIS oil trade now threatened by military strikes,” Houston Chronicle (Nov. 23, 2015)
“Obama and Putin Agree on Bombing Islamic State’s Oil Pipeline,” Bloomberg (Nov. 19, 2015)
Video: “ISIS Oil Fields,” CNBC (Nov. 17, 2015)
“Western coalition to ramp up attack on ISIL’s key oil revenues: ‘The gloves are off’,” Financial Post (Nov. 16, 2015)
“How the shale boom strengthens US diplomatic clout: Fuel for Thought,” Platts Blog (Nov. 2, 2015)
“Saudi Arabia oil: No pain without gain,” Financial Times (Oct. 11, 2015)
“Oil prices rally on signs of falling output, prospect of OPEC talks — but analysts warn of ‘false start,’” Financial Post (Aug. 31, 2015)
“Striking Pipeline, Kurdish Militants Deal Blow to Fellow Kurds,” Foreign Policy (July 30, https://eyeweardock.com/ 2015)
“Libya may be splitting apart over oil revenues,” Business Insider (April 6, 2015)
“A Brief History of the Iranian Oil Industry,” Wall Street Journal (April 3, 2015)
“The industry behind the world’s 9th-largest proven oil reserves has all but collapsed,” Business Insider (Feb. 17, 2015)
“The Islamic State of Libya Isn’t Much of a State,” Foreign Policy (Feb. 17, 2015)
“How Iran is Coping with Sagging Oil Prices,” Newsweek/USIP (Jan. 30, 2015)
“Iraq Wants to Fight the Islamic State. It Has to Fight Falling Oil Prices First,” Foreign Policy (Jan. 29, 2015)
“Al-Naimi Likely to Remain Saudi Oil Minister Until Market Calms,” Wall Street Journal (Jan. 23, 2015)
“Learning from the Oil Market,” Washington Post (Jan. 6, 2015)
“Keeping Tunisia in the Dark,” Foreign Policy (Dec. 5, 2014)
“Pushed by ISIS, Iraq and Kurds Come Closer to a Deal,” Foreign Policy (Nov. 21, 2014)
“No easy options for OPEC over oil slide,” Financial Times (Nov. 18, 2014)
“Baghdad and Kurds, Under Pressure, Reach Deal on Oil,” Wall Street Journal (Nov. 13, 2014)
“Saudi trip to Latam evokes 1990s oil troika with a new rival: U.S.,” Reuters (Nov. 4, 2014)
“Pipeline Upgrade to Boost Kurdish Oil Exports,” Rudaw (Oct. 28, 2014)
“Treasury’s War on the Islamic State,” Foreign Policy (Oct. 23, 2014)
“Saudi Arabia Keeps the Oil Market Guessing,” Financial Times (Oct. 20, 2014)
“Oil Prices Are Falling, Not Oil Regimes,” Foreign Policy (Oct. 2, 2014)
“The Fight of Their Lives,” The New Yorker (Sept. 29, 2014)
“Pentagon deploys headquarters unit to Iraq in sign mission is expanding” McClatchy (Sept. 26, 2014)
Video: “After the Bell: ISIS reportedly generates $2M in illicit oil profits per day,” Fox Business Channel (Sept. 25, 2014)
“How ISIS uses captured oilfields to finance its campaign,” CBC News (Sept. 25, 2014)
“Terror group ISIS may make $3 million a day selling oil,” Houston Chronicle (Sept. 19, 2014)
Article: “A Big Mistake: A Rush for Kurdistan’s Independence,” The National Interest (Aug. 13, 2014)
Article: “Breaking Down the Iran-Russia Oil-for-Goods Deal,” Harvard’s Belfer Center (Aug. 11, 2014)
“Has the Crisis Made Baghdad Even Richer?” Rudaw (July 16, 2014)
“Revenge of the Kurds II,” Foreign Policy (July 11, 2014)
“Crunch Time for Egypt’s Energy Mess?“ Foreign Policy (July 7, 2014)
“ISIL’s advance puts Saudi Arabia between Iraq and a hard place,” Al Jazeera America (June 17, 2014)
“Iranian oil exports on course to blow past limits,” CNBC (June 3, 2014)
PowerPoint download: Iranian Oil Exports and Sanctions (May 14, 2014)
“What We Left Behind,” The New Yorker (April 28, 2014)
Video: “Oil Sanctions on Iran Failing?” CNBC (April 4, 2014)
“U.S. Forces Take Control of Libyan Tanker,” Wall Street Journal (March 17, 2014)
“Gunbattles Erupt as Libyan Forces Try to Seize Oil Tanker from Militias,” Wall Street Journal (March 10, 2014).
“Congress Concerned Iran’s Oil Exports May be Up,” Associated Press (Feb. 27, 2014)
“Iranian oil exports rise markedly since interim deal: Report,” Washington Post (Feb. 24, 2014)
Article: “Federalism and Libya’s Oil,” Foreign Policy (Feb. 3, 2014)