John V. Bowlus

is the founder of Energy Straits, an Istanbul-based advisory focused on geopolitical risk, energy security, and strategic developments across Europe, the Middle East, and the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Stakes of the Second Trump Presidency for Energy and Climate in Kurdistan

On November 5, the United States elected Donald Trump – a leader with whom the world has ample familiarity from his fi

The Stakes of the U.S. Presidential Election for Energy and Climate in Kurdistan

On November 5, the United States will elect its 47th president. The election between former President Donald Trump and

Can the Kurdistan Region Export Clean Energy?

Conflict in the Red Sea and the resulting disruption of trade through the Suez Canal – a vital artery for transporting