Natural Resource Governance Institute 52d ago

The ongoing conflict in Iran, Lebanon and across the region is devastating lives and livelihoods, and driving significant uncertainty across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). While much remains unclear, it is certain there will be far-reaching implications for economic stability, energy markets and policy trajectories—particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Iraq. While much attention has focused on immediate effects, less explored are the medium- to long-term structural impacts on regional economies and energy strategies. This webinar brings together leading experts from the worlds of business, politics and civil society to examine the "price of instability"—how the conflict may reshape oil and gas markets, fiscal stability, investment patterns and energy transition pathways across MENA. It will also explore how governments, especially in the GCC and Iraq, may adapt their policies in response to evolving risks and opportunities. The discussion combine energy market analysis, macroeconomic perspectives and geopolitical insights to provide a forward-looking view of the region’s resilience and strategic choices in a more volatile environment. Speakers: Carole Nakhle, CEO, Crystol Energy Rola Dashti, Kuwaiti economist and senior public leader Lina Khatib, Associate Fellow, Chatham House Moderator: Laury Haytayan, Regional Director, Natural Resource Governance Institute