Will the Bab el-Mandeb Blockade Impact Oil and Shipping Prices?
The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf in March sent oil prices soaring and…
WhatsApp, Silence and Lebanon’s Information War
During the 2026 war on Lebanon, WhatsApp overtook television as the country’s main source of war news, according…
Some Optimism Despite Slow Progress for Women on Boards in the Arabian Gulf
A recent Al-Fanar Media talk has discussed the slow progress for women on company boards in the Arabian…
NBC-4 | Oil Prices Plunge as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz
Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at LMU, said it will take a while for gas…
Rebuilding Universities, and Reconnecting Them with Society
(The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of…
What is the Strait of Hormuz, and Why Does it Matter?
Experts call the Strait of Hormuz “one of the most important chokepoints in the global energy system.” It’s…
What Impact Will the Iran War Have on Gas Prices and Inflation
Gas prices are up and oil fields are aflame as the war in the Middle East continues into…