WASHINGTON DC

The Middle East Institute is pleased to host former Algerian Energy Minister HE Chakib Khelil along with energy experts Herman Franssen (The Middle East Institute), Jean Francois Seznec (The Middle East Institute), and Sara Vakhshouri (SVB Energy International) for a panel discussion about the collapse of oil prices and its impact on the MENA region. After a general assessment of the oil market and the causes of the swift decline of prices by more than 40% in the last 6 months, the panelists will examine the rationale behind Saudi Arabia’s decision not to cut oil production and the geopolitical implications of the price collapse, with a focus on the Gulf region. MEI’s Paul Salem will moderate the discussion.

Speakers:

Herman Franssen

Scholar, The Middle East Institute

Executive Director, Energy Intelligence

H.E. Chakib Khelil 

Former Algerian Minster for Energy and Mines

Jean-François Seznec

Scholar, The Middle East Institute

Lecturer, McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University

Sara Vakhshouri

President, SVB Energy International 

Paul Salem (Moderator)

Vice President for Policy and Research, The Middle East Institute