About the Author
Paul Stevens is a Distinguished Fellow in the Energy, Environment and Resources Department at Chatham House. He is also professor emeritus at the University of Dundee and a Distinguished Fellow at the Institute of Energy Economics (Japan). Professor Stevens has published extensively on energy economics, the international petroleum industry, economic development issues and the political economy of the Gulf. He also works as a consultant for many companies and governments. He received the 2009 OPEC Award in recognition of his outstanding work in the field of oil and energy research.