Nehad Ismail is a senior analyst at Wikistrat with a background in the oil industry. He has worked with Asharq Alawsat newspaper, Arab News Network and appears frequently on Arabic TV stations as a guest on economic matters.
Analysis: US oil production is fast approaching 11 million barrels per day, which will make it the undisputed top dog in global output, writes Nehad Ismael.
Blog: Despite optimistic beginnings, Obama left office with a legacy of failures in the Middle East and the loss of American relevance on a global stage, writes Nehad Ismail