Bálint Kása

Plugged into the Future: Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure and the Power Behind the Plug in the United Arab Emirates
03/10/2026
For decades, the automotive story of the Gulf has been written in petrol. Cheap fuel, long highways and a cultural preference for large SUVs made the region one of the least likely candidates...
Desert Compute: The Gulf’s AI Gigafactories and the Power and Water Bill Nobody Talks About
18/09/2026
When Gulf officials say that data is the new oil, they usually mean it as a metaphor for economic diversification. There is, however, a more literal reading. Artificial intelligence runs on physical infrastructure...
The Tangier Gambit: How Morocco Became Europe’s Car Factory – and China’s Gateway Into It
18/08/2026
At its narrowest point, the Strait of Gibraltar separates Africa from Europe by just fourteen kilometers. For most of modern economic history, that proximity mattered chiefly for ferries, fish, and migration. Over the...
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...