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The January 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

The January 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

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The Impact of Iran's Frequent Internet Outages on Commerce and Energy Networks

According to WPB, Iran’s repeated internet shutdowns and chronically weak bandwidth have become more than a domestic connectivity problem. Across the Middle East, where energy markets depend on continuous communication and real-time coor...

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Graphene-Enhanced Asphalt, a New Direction for Road Materials and Bitumen-Based Infrastructure

According to WPB, the recent announcement from Argo Graphene Solutions, released on 29 January 2026, marks a noteworthy development in the evolving r...

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Maritime Security Priorities in 2026 Reshape the Operating Environment for Middle East Bitumen Shipping

According to WPB, Current developments in maritime security and transport policy are increasingly influencing how petroleum-derived construction mate...

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Hidden Tankers Trying to Evade Maritime Sanctions

According to WPB, the expanding scrutiny surrounding sanction-bypassing tanker networks is no longer limited to diplomatic disputes or European enfor...

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U.S. Presidential Security Measures Expand Political Oversight of Energy Trade

According to WPB, Recent activities recorded in the "Presidential Actions" section of the White House indicate that U.S. national security policy is ...

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Infrastructure Bitumen Allocation Expansion in Iran Raises New Regional Trade Considerations

According to WPB, Iran’s decision to increase the allocation of subsidized bitumen under the draft framework of the 1405 national budget is expecte...

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