Energy Politics in the Middle East: Navigating the Global Transition is a strategic evaluation of the radical changes in the structure of the major energy-producing region of the world. This book, published by the GEW Intelligence Unit, is not a shallow reporting on the subject, but rather a report that explains the complex issues and opportunities presented by the global requirements of sustainability and decarbonisation.The research is critical to the international business, academic and policy analysts, as it provides a detailed understanding of the systematic elimination of historical hydrocarbon dependence. Some of the key areas of concern are a discussion of natural gas as a bridging fuel, the complex geopolitical alliances and divisions brought about by pipeline politics and a cyclical analysis of the economic booms and busts that have characterised regional stability.The book pays much attention to the way forward and thoroughly examines the process of integrating renewable energy, namely large-scale solar and wind programmes, and the technological foundation required. The application of smart grid technologies and energy storage solutions and the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence and blockchain in energy trading and efficiency optimisation are detailed.Moreover, the strong framework of economic diversification, based on the Vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia, will serve as a prime example to be used by policymakers, with the important social consequences of employment and equity in perspective. The document ends with the necessary policy recommendations focused on regulatory harmonisation, innovation promotion, and the establishment of international cooperation to guarantee the low-carbon, resilient future. The work is placed in such a way that it will be used to make strategic decisions in the decades to come.
