Bálint Kása

Renewables and the New MENA Growth Engine
30/11/2025
Across the MENA region, nations are shifting from hydrocarbons to renewables as economic necessity and climate urgency converge. Facing stagnation, youth unemployment, and fiscal strain, governments are investing in solar, wind, and hydrogen...
The Looming Water Crisis in MENA
17/11/2025
Water scarcity has become the Middle East and North Africa’s defining constraint—undermining growth, stability, and governance. With over 6% of the world’s population but only 1% of its freshwater, the region faces deepening...
Strategic Stalemate and Shifting Frontlines: The Sudan Conflict
31/07/2025
More than two years into Sudan’s brutal civil conflict, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has transformed into a drawn-out contest over territory, legitimacy, and...
The Rising Cost of Middle Eastern Crude amid Global Sanctions and Trade Realignments
07/03/2025
The price of Middle Eastern crude oil is rising, particularly in response to global sanctions and shifting trade dynamics. Geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and energy independence efforts have significantly influenced pricing trends....
The Political and Economic Implications of the Sharara Oil Field Shutdown in Libya
12/09/2024
This article investigates the implications of the Sharara shutdown by exploring three key areas: the local drivers of the protests, the national political and economic consequences, and the international repercussions for global oil...
Shadow Games: Russian Infiltration, Latin American Alliances, and U.S. Border Challenges
09/07/2024
Latin America navigates complex geopolitical currents amid Russia's outreach and U.S. concerns over immigration and influence. As the Ukraine conflict polarizes regional responses, questions arise about balancing non-intervention with global alliances and countering...
The Rising Tide: Russia’s Expanding Influence in Libya
10/06/2024
As Russian forces under the 'African Corps' banner fortify their presence in southern Libya, a strategic challenge emerges for the West. With shipments of military supplies flooding Tobruk and Washington's diplomatic re-engagement, tensions...
Navigating Complexity: Libya’s Diplomatic Relations in a Post-Qadhafi Era
24/05/2024
Libya's diplomatic landscape is highly complex, shaped by internal divisions, foreign influences, and a history of external intervention. Since the fall of Qadhafi in 2011, the country has struggled with instability, competing factions,...
Doing Business in Libya?
24/04/2024
Libya's recent history, marked by political upheaval and conflict, presents both challenges and opportunities for foreign investment. While the country possesses significant economic potential, realizing it requires addressing security concerns, strengthening governance and...
Forward-Pointing Technological Collaboration and Geopolitical Competition: Japan’s Dual Set of Goals in the Middle East
03/04/2024
Japanese diplomacy has been successful in strengthening economic ties with Middle Eastern, especially GCC states, which may lead to various successes in the coming years. Ambitions suggest there is more to come. This...