Foreign Reports
Analyzing Mideast politics and oil markets, est. 1956.
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Foreign Reports is a Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm.
We provide original and timely analysis of political developments in the Middle East which influence world oil markets. Our clients include oil companies, investors, traders and governments.
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Foreign Reports also offers market/sector-specific strategic advisory services.
History
Foreign Reports, Inc. was founded in 1956 by Harry Kern. As the former Foreign Editor of Newsweek, he traveled extensively, spending much time in the Far and Middle East.
About Us
Nat Kern joined the firm in 1972 and became President in 1990. Mr. Kern is an expert on Middle East oil affairs and an authority on Saudi Arabia. He has a variety of hands-on experience across the region and has worked for decades on issues facing the U.S.-Saudi relationship.
Mr. Kern received his BA in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University in 1972. From 1970 until 1971, he attended the University of Riyadh, making him the first non-Arab student to study in Saudi Arabia.
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