Cold Rush: Asian Giants Look To The Arctic For Oil
February 26th, 2014
Via The Diplomat, an article on the race between India and China to build a presence in the energy-rich Arctic region: After a lengthy courtship, China and India formalized their relationship with the Arctic Council in May 2013 by gaining admission as official observer states. In the months since, both countries have been actively seeking […]
Read more »Egypt’s Gas Pains
February 21st, 2014
Via Foreign Policy, an article on why energy – not terrorism – could be Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s undoing: Egypt faces plenty of threats, from a growing insurgency in the Sinai to a shaky and still unstable presidential regime. But the dramatic reversal in the country’s energy fortunes in recent years, and the stark challenges that poses […]
Read more »Pakistan: The Urdu Rate Of Growth
February 19th, 2014
Courtesy of The Economist, a detailed look at Pakistan’s economy and the impact that power shortages have upon its development: EVEN the swankiest chandelier is not much use these days without electricity. Just as Shahbaz Sharif explains Pakistan’s new energy policy, his Lahore home plunges into darkness, briefly hiding him, his oil paintings and a […]
Read more »Bolivia’s Economy Rises From Instability
February 18th, 2014
Via the New York Times, an interesting look at Bolivia: A large market in El Alto, a working-class city in Bolivia. From colorful mansions to a proliferation of bakeries, there are signs that many have extra cash to spend. Meridith Kohut for The New York Times Argentina’s currency has plunged, setting off global worries about […]
Read more »Latin Countries Forge Trade Accord With Eyes On Asia
February 17th, 2014
Courtesy of the Wall Street Journal, a report on the new Pacific Alliance between Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile: Latin America’s most open economies signed a free-trade pact on Monday in an effort to firm their ties and raise commerce with Asia, a move that also creates a counterbalance to their colossal neighbor Brazil. […]
Read more »China Pursues New Central Asian Gas Route
February 16th, 2014
Via Eurasia Review, a report on China’s plans for a new Central Asian gas route: China appears to be buying an expensive insurance policy for natural gas imports from Central Asia with its plans to build a pipeline through Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Since 2006, China has invested heavily in developing gas imports from Turkmenistan, opening […]
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