IN THE NEWS
November 1, 2011
Mehrangiz Kar on Human Rights in Iran
By Mehrangiz Kar, Former Associate, The Dubai Initiative
Dubai Initiative Associate Mehrangiz Kar discusses Islam and public rights within the Iranian constitution in a report by Jayshree Bajoria from the Council on Foreign Relations.
October 21, 2011
Justin Dargin speaks to Interfax about energy in Kuwait
By Justin Dargin, Former Associate, The Dubai Initiative
Dubai Initiative Associate Justin Dargin is interviewed by Interfax Energy Services for an article on new energy policies in Kuwait. The article focuses on Kuwait's descision to effectively end development of nuclear power in the country in favor of long-term natural gas imports.
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October 21, 2011
Justin Dargin speaks to TEPAV, the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey
By Justin Dargin, Former Associate, The Dubai Initiative
Justin Dargin delivers a speech to TEPAV, the economic policy research foundation of Turkey during a meeting entitled "The Role of the Gulf in Turkey's Energy Diversification," held in Ankara during the month of October.
October 10, 2011
Turkey Moves Closer to the Gulf as a Political, Commercial, and Oil Partner
By Justin Dargin, Former Associate, The Dubai Initiative
Dubai Initiative Associate Justin Dargin is quoted in AMEinfo.com, the Middle East's business and finance news resource, in an article about how Turkey is woking to gain geopolitical influence and economic benefits through an alliance with the largest oil exporters in the Gulf.
October 3, 2011
"Saudi Aramco-U.S. Dow $20 billion petchem bid to spark high revenues"
By Justin Dargin, Former Associate, The Dubai Initiative
Dubai Initiative Associate Justin Dargin speaks to Al-Arabiya English about the new venture between Saudi Aramco and US Dow to build a petrochemical plant.
September 27, 2011
Olmert’s fear factor: Is Palestinian ‘violent’ resistance to U.N. bid a concern?
By Justin Dargin, Former Associate, The Dubai Initiative
Dubai Initiative Associate Justin Dargin speaks to Al-Arabiya News about Israel's response to the Palestinian push for full membership with the UN.
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September 22, 2011
Dr. Karam Dana Joins Dan Rea To Discuss The Future Of Palestine
By Karam Dana, Former Research Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
Earlier this week, we heard from guests including the Consul General of Israel to New England about the possible UN vote on Palestinian statehood. Tonight we welcome in Dr. Karam Dana, Palestinian-American and Research Fellow from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, to present the other side of this contentious issue. What do you think the United States’ role in global politics should be? How should we handle this delicate issue?
September 19, 2011
"Iraqi factions wrangle over gas reserves"
By Justin Dargin, Former Associate, The Dubai Initiative
Dubai Initiative Associate Justin Dargin quoted by The Financial Times in an article about political wrangling over gas reserves, potential exports, and development in Iraq.
September 16, 2011
Non-associated gas push changes Saudi game
By Justin Dargin, Former Associate, The Dubai Initiative
Dubai Initiative Associate Justin Dargin is quoted in Natural Gas Daily about the development of natural gas in the Gulf.
September 12, 2011
Qatar Trades Support of Libyan Revolution for Oil and Gas
By Justin Dargin, Former Associate, The Dubai Initiative
Dubai Initiative Associate Justin Dargin is quoted in AMEinfo.com, the Middle East's business and finance news resource, in an article about how Qatar's early support of the Libyan revolution has led to increased influence in the Libyan energy sector.
