Mona Sukkarieh is a political risk consultant working on the oil and gas sector, with a special focus on Eastern Mediterranean countries. She advises a variety of governmental institutions on energy-related matters, international companies interested in the oil and gas sector in the region, and international organizations providing assistance to Lebanon in managing its nascent sector. She holds a PhD degree in international relations and is a cofounder of Middle East Strategic Perspectives where she manages the oil and gas section.