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Transatlantic Cooperation for Sustainable Energy Security

shassaine — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

We are in a decisive interval for the institutions of the Euro-Atlantic community and the 32 member states that belong to either the European Union and/or NATO.

Energy and Geopolitics in China

jdunton — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The world was surprised when China emerged in 2004 as a major importer and consumer of oil. Today, that surprise has been replaced by growing concern that the China of tomorrow may be in a position to challenge the United States not only for economic leadership but for political leadership as well.

Africa at the UN General Assembly

pfrank — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The 64th UN General Assembly meeting is under way in New York, with its centerpiece event, the ministerial session, due to begin on Wednesday, September 23. African leaders are filing into Washington, D.C., and New York City over the coming days in preparation for the annual flurry of diplomatic activity and their chance to address world leaders at UN headquarters.

The Geopolitics of Russian Energy

jdunton — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Russia is a major player in both oil and gas exports, and much of the country's current and likely future economic growth is based on the income these exports will generate, particularly when high market prices prevail. When prices and demand decline drastically as they have recently, dependence on export income becomes a burden.

Russian Energy Dependency and the Conflicting Interests of Old and New Europe

pfrank — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When the new democracies of East Central Europe (ECE) were accepted as members of the European Union (EU), there was a widespread expectation among the new democracies that being part of the EU would provide crucial “soft security” in the event that Moscow reverted to more aggressive policies in the region.

Russian Energy Dependency and the Conflicting Interests of Old and New Europe

pfrank — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A U.S.-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A central topic of the meeting between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada on February 19 was how to approach the climate change challenge and, in particular, how to

The European Gas Crisis

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Russia and Ukraine are locked in a bitter dispute over natural gas prices, payments, and transit fees.

Expanding Eurasia

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Moscow’s overarching ambition toward Europe is to expand the “Eurasian space” in which Russia is the dominant political player.

Middle East Notes and Comment: Value Investing

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Hedge funds have had their day. Following years in which audacious bets paid off handsomely, the financial markets have tanked. The Bush administration has made similar bets in the Middle East, and it has left similar wreckage. Now many investment professionals are returning to the fundamentals: solid analysis, sustained investment, and modest expectations.