Update on Libya
On June 26th, the Government of National Accord (GNA) released a statement addressing what they call “the illegal procedures for the delivery of oil,” in response to the Libyan National Army’s (LNA) actions in the oil crescent region. Last week, the LNA, led by General...
Turkish Elections: A Divided Electorate, a Consistent Victor
In a high-stakes election on June 24th, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won his second consecutive term of the Turkish presidency and maintained the Justice and Development Party (AKP) majority in parliament. In the first ever simultaneous executive and legislative elections, Erdogan secured 53 percent of...
Jordan Government Finds Help in Midst of Mass Protests, Economic Deficit
Following a meeting between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders and King Abdullah on Sunday, three Gulf nations have pledged $2.5 billion in aid to Jordan. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait decided to assist the unstable country shortly after it erupted in...
Trump Administration Pushing for Gulf Investment in Gaza
A month after protests that left over 50 killed at the Gaza-Israel border, U.S. President Donald Trump is asking Gulf states to invest in energy projects in the strip. According to a report described in the Middle East Monitor, Trump’s Administration wants Gulf countries to...
Libya Update
On Sunday, June 17th, the Libyan National Army (LNA) announced a “major offensive” will begin in the Sirte Basin to regain control of oil terminals in Ras Lanuf and Al-Sidra, two terminals of vital strategic importance.[1] This announcement comes after militias led by the head...