Mitsuhisa Fukutomi

Professor of International Politics at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo, Japan, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) in the U.K. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Sciences Po Paris and a Ph.D. in Political Sciences from Waseda University. His research interests include international justice theory, international security, humanitarian intervention, and geopolitics. With cross-regional expertise, he has conducted extensive field research in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the United States.

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The image displays several oil rigs positioned in a body of water under a cloudy sky that casts a somber, gloomy atmosphere. These massive structures, aligned across the horizon, emphasize the dominant presence of the oil industry amid political instability.

Analysis & Theories

Political Instability and the Oil Economy in MENA

Understanding and addressing the root causes of political instability in MENA is essential for achieving long-term stability and prosperity.

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