Despite Volatility, China’s Interest In Yemen
June 3rd, 2014
Courtesy of the Diplomat, an interesting article on China’s interest in Yemen: With much to gain from a growing presence in the Middle East, Beijing is making an all-out effort to strengthen its foothold there, including the most volatile countries of the region. Although not widely reported, China-Yemen relations exemplify this trend. China’s diplomatic ties […]
Read more »China’s Global Search For Energy
May 23rd, 2014
Courtesy of the New York Times, an interesting look at China’s global search for energy: Whether by diplomacy, investment or in extreme cases, force, China is going to great lengths to satisfy its growing hunger for energy to fuel its expanding car fleet and electrify its swelling cities. The Chinese government showed that desire on […]
Read more »Cuba’s Economy
May 13th, 2014
Via Capitalist Exploits, an interesting look at the Cuban economy: If the secret to economic prosperity was the erection of Che Guevara murals, Cuba would be the wealthiest nation on Earth. Unfortunately, revolutions are meant as transitions between an inferior form of government, and one that is supposed to be better. Revolution itself isn’t a […]
Read more »Turkmen Natural Gas Through Iran
May 12th, 2014
Via STRATFOR (subscription required), an interesting look at a potential land route for Turkmen gas to Europe: With Russian opposition to the Trans-Caspian pipeline likely to impede its construction for the short to medium term, Turkmenistan is looking for a land route to reach European consumers. The pipeline network has about 10 billion cubic meters […]
Read more »Iran’s Plans to Export Natural Gas to Europe Face Obstacles
May 10th, 2014
Courtesy of STRATFOR (subscription required), some interesting analysis of Iran’s desire to export natural gas to Europe: A man walks along South Pars natural gas field facilities in the southern Iranian port of Asalouyeh on Jan. 22. Summary Iran has ramped up its rhetoric about possible deliveries of Iranian natural gas to Europe in the […]
Read more »Fueling the Dragon’s Flames: China’s Pursuit Of Energy Security In The Middle East
May 4th, 2014
Via Truthout, commentary on how China’s insatiable thirst for energy is having a profound effect on the countries that surround it: The rise of The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) on the international stage in recent years has caused increasing competition over natural resources across the globe, with energy in the Middle East being no […]
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