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The January 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

The January 2026 Issue of WPB Journal

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The Implications of Iran-Russia Naval Exercises in the Strait of Hormuz for Trade and Infrastructure Markets

According to WPB, Shipping activity in and around the Strait of Hormuz during mid-February 2026 has been closely monitored by global energy markets, ...

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Analysis of the Consequences of the Second Round of Iran-U.S. Nuclear Negotiations

According to WPB, the second round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, held on February 17, 2026, in Geneva, immediately drew...

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Review of China's new regulations to combat money laundering in trade

According to WPB, China has enacted a new Special Preventive Anti–Money Laundering framework that takes effect on 16 February 2026, introducing enh...

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Iran on the Brink of War with the United States Amid Mounting Military Pressure and Economic Strain

According to WPB, the United States at one point ordered the deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East at a moment when indirect nuc...

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A review of recent tensions in Iran's energy sector

According to WPB, Political developments involving Iran during recent weeks, shaping expectations across the Middle East and influencing energy-relat...

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China Expands Use of AI in Public Infrastructure Systems

According to WPB, the growing institutional adoption of artificial intelligence within national planning and regulatory systems is beginning to gener...

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The consequences of Iran's recent political statements on domestic developments and regional stability

According to WPB, in the first week of February 2026, political developments involving Iran drew renewed international attention, particularly across...

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The Position of the Snapback Mechanism on the Political and Energy Equations Between Iran and the United States

According to WPB, the renewed discussion surrounding the possible activation of the snapback mechanism has reintroduced a familiar but unresolved iss...

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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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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 t...

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New EU sanctions against Iran

According to WPB, the latest European compliance notice on restrictive measures related to Iran arrives at a moment when the Middle East’s industri...

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Asian Refinery Decisions on Heavy Feedstocks and Their Expanding Reach Across Infrastructure Markets

According to WPB, Recent operational decisions taken by major refineries across Asia are beginning to register well beyond regional boundaries, with ...

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Examining the military role of the French Navy in recent developments in the Mediterranean Sea

According to WPB, Recent developments in European maritime enforcement are beginning to register far beyond regional waters, with implications extend...

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From Domestic Strain to Market Impact: Iran’s Ripple Effect on Energy Markets

According to WPB, Recent developments in Iran, coinciding with the implementation of a new round of U.S. restrictions on energy trade, have drawn int...

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China's import tariff policy in 2026

According to WPB, China’s decision to lower import tariffs on hundreds of products starting in 2026 carries implications that extend across global ...

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A Tanker Under Surveillance in Europe Highlights the Strategic Position of Iran, Russia and Venezuela's Trade

According to WPB, In early January 2026, heightened surveillance of a single oil tanker near European waters underscored the interconnected roles of ...

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Arrest of Venezuela Leader and Political Implications for Oil and Bitumen Trade

According to WPB, Nicolás Maduro was reportedly captured and removed from Venezuela on January 3, 2026 following a U.S. military operation, with U.S...

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Geopolitical Uncertainty Involving Iran Puts Bitumen Markets on Alert

According to WPB, Heightened risk of renewed confrontation involving Iran, as well as broader instability across the Middle East, matters to the glob...

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Analysis of North Sea Energy Policies at the Global Level

According to WPB, Developments in the North Sea hydrocarbon basin continue to exert a measurable influence on global energy-linked materials, includi...

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Authorities Launch Regulatory Review After Fuel Incident in Nishinomiya, Japan

According to WPB, Regulatory actions initiated in Nishinomiya in mid-December 2025 have triggered a wider policy discussion that extends well beyond ...

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