RP5: Syria Opens to Emirati Capital

The Riyalpolitik 5 highlights five recent geo-economic developments across the Middle East that we’re keeping an eye on.

May 21 • Eitan Danon and Josh Kram

Riyalpolitik Middle East Reconstruction Monitor

Tracking plans, capital commitments, tenders, and MOUs across Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza

May 14 • Josh Kram and Eitan Danon

April 2026

RP5: The UAE Walks Out of OPEC

The Riyalpolitik 5 highlights five recent geo-economic developments across the Middle East that we’re keeping an eye on.

Apr 30 • Eitan Danon and Josh Kram

RP5: Iran Threatens Hormuz Oil Tax

The Riyalpolitik 5 highlights five recent geo-economic developments across the Middle East that we’re keeping an eye on.

Apr 16 • Eitan Danon and Josh Kram

RP5: U.S. Temporarily Authorizes Iranian Oil Sales

The Riyalpolitik 5 highlights five recent geo-economic developments across the Middle East that we’re keeping an eye on.

Apr 1 • Eitan Danon and Josh Kram

March 2026

RP5: Saudi Arabia Maxes Out Desert Pipeline

The Riyalpolitik 5 highlights five recent geo-economic developments across the Middle East that we’re keeping an eye on.

Mar 18 • Eitan Danon and Josh Kram

Iran War is Jolting (and Could Break) the Region's Economic Order

The costs are mounting across sectors and countries. Is this a temporary shock or the start of a deeper repricing of risk in the region?

Mar 12 • Eitan Danon and Josh Kram

RP5: Middle East Conflict Rattles Oil Markets

The Riyalpolitik 5 highlights five recent geo-economic developments across the Middle East that we’re keeping an eye on.

Mar 4 • Eitan Danon and Josh Kram

February 2026

RP5: Chevron Explores Offshore Syria

The Riyalpolitik 5 highlights five recent geo-economic developments across the Middle East that we’re keeping an eye on.

Feb 18 • Eitan Danon and Josh Kram

The Gulf’s Play for Critical Minerals

As critical minerals become a core national security concern, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar are moving capital into the sector in ways that go well…

Feb 11 • Josh Kram

RP5: Libya Signs $20bn 25-Year Oil Development Agreement

The Riyalpolitik 5 highlights five recent geo-economic developments across the Middle East that we’re keeping an eye on.

Feb 4 • Eitan Danon and Josh Kram

January 2026

Iran’s Survival Trap

Iran’s latest protests matter not because they guarantee imminent regime collapse — seasoned analysts and casual observers alike should have more…

Jan 22 • Eitan Danon