Bálint Kása

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...
The Revival of the Libyan Hydrocarbon Sector or a Gamble of Foreign Investments? Indian Companies’ Current Re-entry Strategy and its Implications
13/03/2024
Indian companies are stepping up to continue interrupted business on Libyan soil. Let’s investigate the opportunities and risks. A recent trend of state-owned Indian Oil companies interested in international investments appears to show...
Libya after Derna: Crisis Management and Prospects on Reconstruction Through Foreign Resources
12/02/2024
The collapse of dams has brought destruction upon the Derna area. Let’s explore what developments this triggered in the country. Situation The night of September 10 to 11 will be tragically remembered in...
The Impacts of Hamas’s Recent Attack on Israel’s Security Infrastructure
07/11/2023
The recent events have shed light on Israel’s security vulnerabilities in the physical domain. Let’s investigate the pillars it stood on in the past and see how the new status quo impacts its...