BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,382, May 6, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The global oil shock created by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz obscured a second energy crisis that unfolded much closer to Israel’s borders. The month-long …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,370, March 22, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On March 20, 2026, the US announced a temporary 30-day lifting of sanctions on the sale and delivery of Iranian oil. The permit applies only to oil that was …
BESA Geo-Energy Insights No. 8, April 9, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The decision by SOCAR, Azerbaijan’s state oil company, to press ahead with a gas exploration license in Israeli waters marks another significant step in the ever-deepening partnership between Israel and …
BESA Geo-Energy Insights No. 7, January 13, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has revived Turkey’s plans to construct oil and gas pipelines through the country, turning it into a regional “energy corridor” for …
Perspectives Paper No. 2,316, October 27, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The claim that Israel’s war in Gaza is driven by a desire to control Gaza’s oil and gas resources has spread widely on social media and news platforms over the past …
BESA Geo-Energy Insights No. 5, September 9, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Gaza Strip’s heavy dependence on electricity and diesel supplied by Israel has turned from an Israeli strategic advantage into an economic and humanitarian burden for Israel. The reconstruction of …
Geo-energy Insights, No. 3, May 30, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The war in Gaza has revealed serious weaknesses in the Israeli electricity sector that do not have an immediate solution, and there is no unanimity on the extent of the damage …
BESA Geo-Energy Insights No. 1, March 5, 2024
Executive Summary: The events of October 7 and Hezbollah’s subsequent attacks on Israel’s northern border have renewed the question of whether energy considerations can serve as a lever on Hezbollah’s policy towards …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,261, February 6, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The global maritime arena is undergoing a period of change and upheaval. This includes Iranian aggression and Houthi piracy, conflict in the Black Sea, maritime border disputes over energy …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,232, November 16, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This article provides an overview of the current fuel supply situation in the Gaza Strip. It examines how much fuel is needed for Gaza’s basic humanitarian needs, how much …
