... waged proxy wars in each of Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen. It is the modern “Cold War” of the Middle-East. One of the reasons Saudi Arabia did not join the Astana initiative is that Iran is a founder. The Saudis does not fear a Russian influence in Syria, but they rather fear an Iranian one. Plus, Russians and Saudis have a lot to discuss and cooperate such as Oil and Gas markets, they have to deal openly at some point. It is in none favour to go into a confrontation in Syria or the Middle-East....
... exchange. Yet this format does not fit the bill in our case. Saudi Arabia and Russia have similar problems and seek similar solutions: the two countries both need oil dollars, investments and new technology. Russia is in no position to offer any advanced oil- and gas-extraction solutions that would interest Saudi Arabia (such as
shale oil development technology
).
Viktor Katona:
Оil-producing Countries in Crisis
USA despite the recent worsening in bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia, will remain Riyadh's key strategic partner, no matter how much Russia ...
If we agree that diamonds, malachite and tantalite are a curse for D.R. Congo, then oil must be the penultimate stained Holy Grail of the entire world. It aids Middle Eastern ... ... the standpoints highlighted at this year’s IMEMO RAN event; the “Oil & Gas Dialogue” (26/04/13). As usual, I will offer additional links to expand our... ... 40%. Again, the third stage was followed by a transitional period of 1985 to 1986, as Saudi Arabia pushed for the net-back mechanism across not only petroleum products, but...
