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Oil ship in sea, Strait of Hormuz.

Center for Energy Studies | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Working Paper

Losing Hormuz: The Costs of War for Gulf Oil Exporters

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes has cost Gulf exporters about $2 billion per day in lost revenue. Jim Krane and Justin Alexander assess states’ economic positions after a month of conflict and examine strategies to diversify regional oil and gas flows.

latin america

Center for Energy Studies | Podcast

Live from CERAWeek: Latin America’s Growing Role in Global Oil Markets

Foto de la bandera de México entre la gente en el centro histórico de Morelia.

Claudio X. González Center for the US and Mexico | Policy Brief

New Electoral Laws Could Accelerate Mexico’s Democratic Decline

straight of hormuz

Center for Energy Studies | Podcast

Strait of Hormuz Disruption: What It Means for Oil Prices and Global Supply

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