Mehrun Etebari

Experience

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  The Brookings Institution

  Jun 2008 - Nov 2013

  -Analyzed Iranian political and economic issues for the senior fellows of the Saban Center, the senior leadership of the Brookings Foreign Policy program, and outside affiliates.-Co-founded the Iran at Saban blog (now named Markaz), published on the Brookings Institution website since May 2013, and contributed 44 pieces.-Wrote topical memos and conducted archival and library research in Persian and English on politics and economy of Iran in support of Dr. Suzanne Maloney, including for her 2015 book, Iran’s Political Economy Since the Revolution (Cambridge University Press). -Organized 13 conferences and events on Middle East policy featuring U.S. and international heads-of-state, government officials, military leaders, business leaders, and influential civil society figures.-Co-led organization of 2009 joint Saban Center-CENTCOM Iran conference U.S. and allied military and government leaders and political and economic experts on Iran.-Web editor and social media manager for 2010 U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar.-Rapporteur and member of Entrepreneurship Working Group at 2011 U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar.-Published analysis pieces in publications including Foreign Policy, The National Interest, and CNNʼs GPS Blog.-Coordinated the Saban Center internship program, 2009-2013.-Assisted Visiting Fellows on their research projects on topics including human rights and constitutional law in Iranian politics and governance reform in Morocco. Show less

  • Senior Research Assistant

    Feb 2010 - Nov 2013

  • Research Assistant

    Jun 2008 - Feb 2010
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  Securing America's Future Energy

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2016

  -Lead SAFE’s research and analysis for geopolitics, international affairs, OPEC, and energy markets.-Manage and coordinate SAFE’s geopolitical projects, including Oil Security Index Quarterly Updates, Issue Briefs, and forthcoming Future of OPEC policy report series.-Represent SAFE and conduct interviews and research at biannual Ordinary Meetings of OPEC in Vienna, Austria.-Write, research, analyze, and edit projects coordinated by other SAFE policy team members, such as Oil Security 2025, Energy Security Fact Pack, and Intelligence Report series.-Develop and refine statistical analysis and simulation models, in concert with consultants and other policy team members, to analyze phenomena including energy consumption, vehicle cost, vehicle adoption trends, oil market dynamics, and vehicle usage trends.-Write and refine grant applications, produce research and analysis reports for SAFE’s legislative efforts and donor outreach, and provide policy and quantitative analysis to advance SAFE’s alternative fuel deployment projects.-Write analytical and opinion articles on geopolitical and oil market topics for SAFE’s news site The Fuse, launched in Summer 2015.-Manage and edit geopolitical content for The Fuse produced by other SAFE policy staff members. Show less

  • Policy Lead, Geopolitics

    Oct 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Policy Analyst

    Dec 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Consultant (Oil Markets and Geopolitics)

    Jul 2013 - Nov 2013
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  IHS Markit

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2021

  Senior Analyst, Global LNG
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  S&P Global

  Jan 2022 - now

  -Research and analysis lead for IHS Markit LNG team on suppliers, markets, and LNG-driven gas development in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, and southern Europe.-Write insight papers on developments in the global LNG market.-Write and regularly update market profiles of LNG importing nations in my core region, profiles of existing and proposed gas liquefaction projects in my core region, and in-depth LNG Import Outlook papers analyzing demand and supply security factors in existing and potential LNG import markets in my core region.-Write and regularly update profiles of LNG businesses of major energy producing and importing companies.-Develop and present bespoke forecasts and analysis to IHS Markit’s consulting clients.-Lead monthly data collection and analysis of global LNG prices based on customs data, manage monthly publication of historical and forecast LNG price database, and lead post-merger historical price data harmonization work.-Develop short-term and long-term LNG demand and supply forecasts for nations in my core region.-Make presentations to clients of the IHS Markit Global LNG service, in person and via multi-client webinars, and respond to client inquiries via email or telephone.-Winner of one of IHS Markit Power, Gas, Coal, and Renewables division’s two 2018 research prizes for the paper “Japan’s LNG market vision advances as partnerships with European players deepen” as well as one of four honorable mention awards for “Egypt progressing toward goal of becoming LNG export hub.” Show less

  • Director, Global LNG

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Associate Director, Global LNG

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2024