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Clown Prince: Laughing Stock of Middle East
A must-read: the culmination of an AP investigation, the most interesting part being the run-up to the Saudi-led blockade on Qatar (for those of...- Royalblood Replied
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U.S. Charge d'Affaires in Caracas just got kicked out by Maduro
Once again Maduro plays sticks and carrots with the U.S. now ordering Todd Robinson, charge d'affaire in US embassy in Caracas to leave the...- jose chalhoub Replied
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My take on Maduro reelection and political risks for Venezuela
https://medium.com/@globaloilrisks/political-risks-arise-in-venezuela-after-maduro-reelection-4aec40186202 Feel free to read my recent post on Maduro reelection in Medium.- jose chalhoub Replied
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2 Key Reforms Proposed for Malaysia Oil & Gas by the New Prime Minister
I very much agree with these 2 key proposed reforms for Malaysia's oil & gas industry. (I'm a U.S. expat and also a Permanent Resident...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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Venezuela Election Won by Maduro Amid Widespread Disillusionment
President Nicolás Maduro won a second term as president of Venezuela, a country in the midst of a historic economic collapse marked by soaring...- jpZelabal Replied
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Real power: Xi Jinping Can Make Or Break Any Deal Between Trump And Kim
Kim Jong Un has met the Chinese leaders twice in recent months. Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un will meet(probably) next month to negotiate...- china
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New Venezuela sanctions + three Florida based companies
The U.S. Treasury slapped sanctions on one of Venezuela’s most powerful men Friday — Diosdado Cabello, along with his family and economic adviser —...- Nigerian Price Replied
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Will There Be A New US-Led Nuke Deal with Iran?
While everyone is busy trying to predict how much oil Trump's withdrawal from the Iran sanctions deal will take off the market, I suggest...- iran
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Two in one: Maduro And Erdogan Wish Each Other Luck Before Respective Elections
Days before facing a controversial re-election in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro broadcast a teleconference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on state television Thursday....- franco Replied
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Colombia's Presidential Elections May 27th.
Even if now for this weekend global investors and analysts of oil and gas markets are watching closely presidential elections in Venezuela and its...- jose chalhoub Replied
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German Minister Slams Trump for Nord Stream 2 Opposition
Economy Minister Peter Altmeier just gave a very simple lesson in defending national interest to at least half of the European Union: “They are looking...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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What Will Mueller Ask Trump?
The New York Times published a list of questions that special counsel Robert Mueller wants to ask President Donald Trump. Many of the questions...- Stormysaga Replied
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How Rosmah Has Made Imelda Look Like A Cheapskate Amateur...
Taking a quick break from my usual oil & gas blatherings, to point out a bit of what has been going on here in...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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Was Trump's Iran Move Bad for US?
Thought it might be time to start a list of all the ways Trump's Iran withdrawal could go very badly: 1. Give Tehran the idea...- Royalblood Replied
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My first interview in russian by a russian media portal Eurasia Expert
My first interview in russian on Iran nuclear deal. I dont know if we have russian speakers or russian native in the forum and...- jose chalhoub Replied
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North Korea Casts Doubt On Trump Summit, Suspends Talks With South
North Korea on Wednesday threw into question an unprecedented summit between its leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled for next...- north korea
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Trump Talks Trade With China As Project Linked To His Company Gets Chinese Business - CNN Money
President Donald Trump is negotiating with China on trade while the Trump Organization is involved in a deal linked to a Chinese developer. A...- rainman Replied
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North Korea Casts Doubt On Trump Summit, Suspends Talks With South
North Korea on Wednesday threw into question an unprecedented summit between its leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled for next...- north korea
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US Imposes Sanctions On Iran Central Bank Chief
The US Treasury targeted the governor of Iran’s central bank on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues to reimpose sanctions after pulling out of...- rainman Replied
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Venezuela elections this sunday. Important to watch
Next Sunday will be Venezuela's presidential and legislative councils elections which will be crucial to world oil markets. Lets see the outcome of this...- jose chalhoub Replied
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Interesting Times for Iraq as Al-Sadr Set to Win Elections
Very interested to see how the likely Iraq election win by Shi'ite Al-Sadr pans our for all the external players on this field, and...- Scotsman Replied
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Triangle for WW3: Iran, Syria, Israel
Iran on Friday supported Syria’s right to defend itself against aggression from Israel, state TV reported, accusing others of remaining silent over the attacks...- damirUSBiH Replied
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Trump's Negotiation Strategy: Watch This with China ...
Hi all, new to the forum, but enjoy all the political insight as we navigate the world of Trump negotiations and try to figure...- Scotsman Replied
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Top Political Risks and Geopolitics News for Oil and gas this week
This week's top global oil and gas news intersected with political risks worldwide: 1.) President Donald Trump announced U.S. decission to reimpose sanctions on...- geopoliticalrisk
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Top Political Risks and Geopolitics News for Oil and gas this week
This week's top global oil and gas news intersected with political risks worldwide: 1.) President Donald Trump announced U.S. decission to reimpose sanctions on...- geopoliticalrisk
- oil
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Elections in Iraq tomorrow
Tomorrow parliamentary elections will be held in Iraq, also crucial for world oil markets in my personal view, now that Iran is on a...- jose chalhoub Replied
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Venezuela elections next weekend. Crucial for its oil
The date is close, just a week ahead, and venezuela the other worrying issue for global oil markets, will face a crucial presidential and...- jose chalhoub Replied
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Europe Moves To Safeguard Interests In Iran After U.S. Pullout
Europe’s heavyweight economies took steps on Friday to safeguard their interests in Iran, seeking to keep the nuclear deal with Tehran alive after Washington...- Pavel Replied
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Trump just learned new country
So apparently, the White House lashed out at China after the country's aviation authority sent letters to several major airlines scolding them for referring...- Cokiga Damke Replied
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Another Twist in the Yemen Proxy War (it's getting crowded in here)
So, this is a new twist I wasn't aware of earlier. The Yemeni island of Socotra has now been sucked into the war, but...- Kate Turlington Replied
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