USAI - Outlook For Energy Unchanged
To help us understand the dynamics currently driving the global energy market, we utilize game theory and macro thematic analytical frameworks. Recent developments have caused us to update our energy/Middle East game theater to reflect evolving interests.
Historically, this game theater has been focused on power dynamics in the Middle East, where the players are jockeying for longer-term influence over oil production.
Recently, however, objectives have shifted to bring all of the players—including the smaller ones—to the negotiating table. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ((OPEC)) and its allies—OPEC Plus—have now become OPEC Plus