Geostrategic and Long Term Issues

Commodity Policy and Regulation

U.S. Energy Policy: Democrats v Republicans

Commodity Rules and Regulation: Margin Requirements Cut by U.S. Exchanges

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Gold : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities : Precious Metals :

Myanmar: Politics

Myanmar Pledges to End Military Ties with North Korea

Southeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Global Climate Change Policy

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

China : Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Vietnam: Politics

Vietnam Seeks to Assert Interests in South China Sea as China Rises

Vietnam's Economic and Political Policies: More of the Same?

Southeast Asia : Vietnam : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

India: Politics

India: Congress Party Decimated in State Elections

Blast in Indian Capital: Al Qaeda Linked Terrorist Group Claims Responsibility

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Afghanistan: Politics

Violence Continues to Threaten Security in Afghanistan

U.S.-Afghan Relations: Tensions Mount

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Taiwan: Politics

Taiwan's President Ma Re-Elected While KMT Retains Majority in Legislature

China : Northeast Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Hong Kong: Politics

Hong Kong Elects New Chief Executive Favored By Beijing and the Public

Hong Kong : Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

China: Politics

Few Signs of Bold Economic Moves to Come From China's Leaders

China and U.S. Concludes Dialogue With Greater Foreign Investor Participation

China : Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Geostrategy : Markets : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Japan: Politics

Ichiro Ozawa and 49 Others Resign From Japan's Ruling Party in Response to Tax Hike

Japan : Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

China: External Accounts

Chinese Exports Accelerate in January Ahead of Holiday

China's H1 Current Account Continues to Shrink on Weakening Global Growth

China : Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Trade and Globalization :

Sri Lanka: Politics

Sri Lanka's International Relations Continue to Deteriorate Amid Human Rights Violations

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

South Korea: Politics

South Korea's Ruling Party Retains Legislative Majority as Opposition Gains

U.S.-North Korean Agreement a Sign of Progress and Leadership Continuity

Northeast Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Pakistan: Politics

Pakistan: PM Gilani Forced to Step Down, Former Water and Power Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf elected by National Assembly

Retaliatory Attacks Increase in Pakistan; U.S.-Pakistan Relations Under Scanner

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Australia: Domestic Politics

Australia's Labor Party Finds Political Stability, For Now

Australia's Strategic Landscape: Is Australia Pursuing a More Regionally-Focused Defense Policy?

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

New Zealand: Domestic and Foreign Politics

New Zealand Approves the Sale of Dairy Farms to a Chinese Conglomerate

How Will the Emission Trading Scheme Affect New Zealand's Economy?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Thailand: Domestic Politics

Pheu Thai Party Pushes Forward with Constitutional Reforms

U.N. Orders Establishment of Demilitarized Zone Along Thai-Cambodian Border

Southeast Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Energy Supply Chokepoints and Vulnerabilities

Chokepoints in the Global Oil Market

Energy Shortages Hampering Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Markets : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

APEC's Growing Profile

East Asia Summit Eclipsed by U.S.-China Rivalry and South China Sea

Free Trade Agreements Between Andean Countries and the Rest of the World

Australia : Canada : Chile : China : Colombia : Hong Kong : Indonesia : Japan : Malaysia : Mexico : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Peru : Philippines : Singapore : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Thailand : Vietnam : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Geostrategy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

Singapore: Domestic Politics

Singapore's General Election Results: Implications of a Cabinet Reshuffle

Singapore's FY2012 Budget Aims for Inclusive and Sustained Growth

Singapore : Southeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Food Supply Vulnerabilities

Will Rising Food Prices Lead to Inflation and Social Unrest in Africa?

Impending Food Crisis?

China : Northeast Asia : Sub-Saharan Africa : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges : Diseases and Natural Disasters : Energy Security and Policy :

North Korea: Nuclear Program

Will China's Economic Engagement with North Korea Revitalize the Economy?

Kim Jong Il's Death Brings Uncertainty as Son Takes Center Stage in North Korea

China : Northeast Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation :

Alternative Energy

U.S. Ethanol Production in the Doldrums

U.S. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Hungary: Another Setback in IMF Loan Talks

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Emerging Europe and CIS : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Philippines: Domestic Politics

New Philippines President Seeks to Secure Working Legislative Majority

Philippine Land Reform: A Historical Perspective

Philippines : Southeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Asia's Natural Disaster Preparation

Will China's Emergency Response to Qinghai Quake Be Effective?

Taiwan's President Shuffles Cabinet In the Wake of Typhoon Morakot

China : Northeast Asia : Southeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters : Energy Security and Policy :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Electric, Gas or Ethanol?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Myanmar: Economic Profile

U.S. Suspends Sanctions After Myanmar Ends Military Ties with North Korea

Southeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

Oil Supply

Non-OPEC Oil Supply: North America Growth Driver

Oil Supply Shocks: Political Unrest Clouds Supply Outlook

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

No Appetite for Eurobonds: Are Eurobills on the Menu?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

North Korea: Economic Profile

Will China's Economic Engagement with North Korea Revitalize the Economy?

Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Nuclear Proliferation :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : Northeast Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Sectors and Industries :

Developing Countries and Climate Change

Changes in EM Climate Policy?

China : India : Northeast Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges : Energy Security and Policy :

Climate Financing

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

The Carbon Trading Market Volumes Downshift in the Global Recession

Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Will ADB's Capital Increase Provide Vital Support for Countries Affected by the Global Downturn?

Sub-Saharan Africa : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Development Challenges : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Portugal: Politics

Portugal: Dwindling Support for the Ruling Party; Have the Austerity Measures Gone too far?

Eurozone : Portugal : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Italy: Politics

Germany Reacts to Italy’s 'Clowns'

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Commodity Policy and Regulation

U.S. Energy Policy: Democrats v Republicans

Commodity Rules and Regulation: Margin Requirements Cut by U.S. Exchanges

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Gold : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities : Precious Metals :

Basel Accords

U.S. Implementation of Basel III: A Comprehensive Overhaul of U.S. Bank Capital Requirements

Basel 3 Liquidity Regulations: Implications

Finance and Banking : Banks : Financial Regulation :

Political Risk in the Baltics

Lithuania: Fiscal Consolidation Continues

Baltics : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

United Kingdom: Domestic Politics

UK Eases Stance On Dismissal of Fiscal Treaty After Criticism

UK Riots: What's the Impact?

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Global Climate Change Policy

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

China : Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Turkey: Domestic Politics and Political Risk

Caught in the Crossfire: Will Turkey Get Drawn in Further Into the Syrian War?

Turkey’s Move to a Semi-Presidential System: What’s Next?

Emerging Europe and CIS : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Central Asia: Economic Profiles

Kazakhstan: Growth Slowing

Mongolia: Economy Booming

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

Argentina: Key Sectors

Nationalized YPF net profits plunged in Q3. Still waiting for private investors.

Argentina : United Kingdom : Europe : Latin America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil and Energy :

Ireland: Domestic Politics

Ireland's Interest Rate On Bailout Loans Reduced to 3.5%

What Are the Effects of Ireland’s Harsh Spending Cuts?

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

United Kingdom: Real Estate Market

UK: Increase in Real Estate Market Activity While Prices Remain Unstable; Stability in Sight?

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Real Estate :

Russia and the U.S.

Race to the Arctic: The New Source of Oil and Gas?

Russia’s WTO Membership: Will the Gains Materialize?

Baltics : Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Greece: Domestic Politics

Greece: Corruption Probe Picks Up Speed; Parliament President Resigns

Economic Woes Build on Election Speculation in Greece

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

EU Enlargement Process

EU's Annual Progress Report on Turkey’s Accession Bid: Harshest Criticism Yet

Emerging Europe and CIS : Serbia : Southeast Europe : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Russia: Trade and External Balance

Russia’s Current Account Surplus Expands in Q4 2012 While Capital Outflows Continue

Russia’s WTO Membership: Will the Gains Materialize?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Current Account : Energy Security and Policy : International Trade and Globalization : Trade and External Balance :

French Security and Defense Policy

Entente Fiscale: France and the UK Ink Belt-Tightening Defense Pact

France : Europe : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

NATO's Future Role

NATO in Afghanistan: Obama Unwinds Troop Increase

U.S.-Afghan Relations: Tensions Mount

Baltics : Belgium : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Nordics : Norway : Romania : Southeast Europe : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Europe's Neutrals

What Are the Effects of Ireland’s Harsh Spending Cuts?

Swiss GDP Surges Higher Than Expected in Q1 2012

Eurozone : Nordics : Sweden : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Central and Eastern European Demographics

Central and Eastern European Demographics: Impact Of Greying And Emigration

Baltics : Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Southeast Europe : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Reform of the European Union

Belgium Takes the EU Helm on July 1: Financial Oversight Dominates Policy Challenges

EU Politics: Lisbon Treaty Comes into Force

Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Poland : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

EU Pact on Immigration and Asylum

Is Immigration Good or Bad for the UK Economy?

Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Czech Republic: Economic Profile

CE-3 Manufacturing: January PMIs Show Further Contraction

Czech Monetary Policy: January Inflation Slows Down on Yearly Basis

Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Russia: Domestic Politics

Russia Politics: Putin’s Defense Ministry Reshuffle – Crackdown on Corruption or Setback for Reform?

Russia Launching Its Privatization Plan

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

France: Domestic Politics

France: Socialists Secure Parliamentary Majority

Eurozone : France : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Spain: Domestic Politics

Catalonia Elections: No party Wins Clear Majority; Pro-Independence Parties to Form a Coalition

Basque ETA Declares 'Permanent' Cease-Fire, Spain Wants 'Definitive End'

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Alternative Energy

U.S. Ethanol Production in the Doldrums

U.S. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

Russia: Foreign Policy

Russia’s WTO Membership: Will the Gains Materialize?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Hungary: Another Setback in IMF Loan Talks

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Emerging Europe and CIS : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Central Asia: Energy Sector

Cracks Appearing in Kazakhstan's Political Scene?

Kazakhstan Seeks Higher Share of Oil Windfall

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

United Kingdom: Economic Profile

UK: Industrial Production Plummets Despite Expansionary PMI Data

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Belgium: Domestic Politics

Belgium: Political Parties Form New Coalition Government

Belgium : Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy :

Political Risk in Northern Ireland

Has Peace Become Permanent in Northern Ireland?

Eurozone : Ireland : United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Ukraine: Economic Profile

Ukraine's External Deficit Set to Widen in 2012

Ukraine Inflation: Headline Remains Flat in September

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Turkey and Geopolitical Energy Issues

Turkey as Energy Hub: Progress on Turkey-Azerbaijian Gas Pipeline

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Turkey: Foreign Policy

Caught in the Crossfire: Will Turkey Get Drawn in Further Into the Syrian War?

EU's Annual Progress Report on Turkey’s Accession Bid: Harshest Criticism Yet

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

United Kingdom: Foreign Policy

Claims of Sovereignty Over the Falkland Islands

Prime Minister Loses Vote, but Will UK Use its Veto Power at EU Summit?

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : International Organizations :

Germany: Domestic Politics

Germany: Huge Electoral Setback for Chancellor Merkel

Germany: Regional Elections Curb Merkel's Power

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Political Risk in Eastern Europe

Czech Politics: Government Survives but Remains Shaky Amid Austerity Backlash

Romania: Political Tensions Set to Ease as Basescu Reappoints Ponta as Prime Minister

Baltics : Commonwealth of Independent States : Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Southeast Europe : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Russia and the CIS Countries

Turkmenistan's Gas Politics: Ashgabat Eyeing Western Energy Markets?

EU Launches Eastern Partnership Initiative: Boosting Influence in Moscow's Backyard?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy :

CIS Countries: Economic Profiles

CIS Macro View: Growth Picks Up

Mongolia: Economy Booming

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russia: Consumption

Russian Consumption Weakens in January: Will the Trend Continue?

Russian Demographics and Labor Productivity: 'Hypermortality' Weighing on Growth?

Eurozone : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Trade and External Balance :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Electric, Gas or Ethanol?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Ukraine: Domestic Politics

Ukraine Politics: Ruling Party of the Regions Wins Elections Amid Fraud Allegations

Ukraine: Tilting Between Russia and EU

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Russia: Energy Sector

Russia's Oil Production: Will Tax Breaks Catalyze Production?

Changes in Russian Gas Taxes Add Uncertainty

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

Turkey and EU Accession

Caught in the Crossfire: Will Turkey Get Drawn in Further Into the Syrian War?

EU's Annual Progress Report on Turkey’s Accession Bid: Harshest Criticism Yet

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Eastern European Energy Security

Russian Deal With Ukraine Eases Fears of Another Winter Gas War

Eastern Europe Energy Security: Exposed to Price Disputes and Pipeline Politics

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Nordics : Poland : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Serbia : Southeast Europe : Europe : Geostrategy : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy :

Middle East: Energy Sector

Continuing Blackouts Expose MENA Power Supply Vulnerabilities

BP’s Investment A Sign of the Revival of Egypt’s Energy Sector?

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Israel : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United Arab Emirates : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Markets : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

French Foreign Policy

Coup in Niger: Uranium Market Implications?

European Parliament: More Conservative Policies Ahead?

France : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Development Challenges : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Oil Supply

Non-OPEC Oil Supply: North America Growth Driver

Oil Supply Shocks: Political Unrest Clouds Supply Outlook

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

No Appetite for Eurobonds: Are Eurobills on the Menu?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Eurozone Cohesion

Adjustment in the EMU: Converging and Diverging Forces

What Are the Chances of an EMU Breakup?

Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

EU Climate Change Policy

What’s Brewing in EU Climate Policy After Copenhagen?

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : Northeast Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Sectors and Industries :

United States-Turkey Relations

Erdogan Visit Highlights Turkey's Economic and Political Ties With the Middle East

Caught in the Crossfire: Will Turkey Get Drawn in Further Into the Syrian War?

Turkey : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Ukraine and the IMF

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges : Energy Security and Policy :

Russia and the EU

Race to the Arctic: The New Source of Oil and Gas?

Russia’s WTO Membership: Will the Gains Materialize?

Baltics : Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Nordics : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

The Netherlands: Economic Profile

The Netherlands Gets a Minority Right-Wing Government

Dutch Economy Grows by 0.2% q/q in Q1 2010

Belgium : Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russian Demographics

Russian Demographics and Labor Productivity: 'Hypermortality' Weighing on Growth?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Turkey: Demographics

Turkey's Demographic Bonus: A Mixed Blessing

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Will ADB's Capital Increase Provide Vital Support for Countries Affected by the Global Downturn?

Sub-Saharan Africa : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Development Challenges : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Will IMF Deals Unlock Financing For Transitioning MENA Countries?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategy : Development Challenges : International Organizations :

EU-UK Tensions

Prime Minister Loses Vote, but Will UK Use its Veto Power at EU Summit?

Eurozone : United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Commodity Policy and Regulation

U.S. Energy Policy: Democrats v Republicans

Commodity Rules and Regulation: Margin Requirements Cut by U.S. Exchanges

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Gold : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities : Precious Metals :

Argentina: Politics

Is Another Argentinean Default Inevitable? Not yet...

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez's policies: Domestic and International Unrest

Argentina : Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Global Climate Change Policy

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

China : Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Mexico: Politics

Mexico's Politics: Can New President Enrique Peña Nieto Really Make a Difference?

Mexico: The Human and Economic Impact of Drug Trafficking

Mexico : Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Uruguay: Politics

Uruguay: Will Mujica's Government Be Able To Preserve Unity and Continuity?

Uruguay : Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Venezuela: Key Sectors

What is the Role of PdVSA in the Venezuelan President's Agenda?

Where Do Foreign Oil Companies Stand in Venezuela?

Venezuela : Latin America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Venezuela: Politics

What Does The Political Future in Venezuela Look Like?

Venezuela’s Domestic Politics: Can the Opposition Gain Momentum For October Elections?

Venezuela : Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Ecuador: Politics

Northern Andean Politics: Will a New Round of Chavez-Santos-Correa Dialogue Bear Fruit?

Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Peru: Politics

How Will Humala Handle Social Unrest and Political Turmoil?

New President in Peru: How Much Will Economic Policy Change?

Peru : Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Chile: Politics

What Is President Piñera's Plan for Chile?

Chile : Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Colombia: Politics

The Peace Talks with the FARC. Would a guerrilla-free Colombia foster economic growth?

Colombia Gets New Government Under Santos

Colombia : Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Argentina: Key Sectors

Nationalized YPF net profits plunged in Q3. Still waiting for private investors.

Argentina : United Kingdom : Europe : Latin America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil and Energy :

Mexico: Key Sectors

Combating Priorities in Mexico: What Is the Future of Structural Reforms?

Will Incentive-Based Service Contracts Increase Mexican Oil Production?

Mexico : Latin America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

Brazil: Politics

Corruption in Brazil: Can Dilma Forge Ahead With Her Agenda While Clean-Up Continues in Brasilia?

Increasing Interventionism in Brazil? The Struggle to Control Key Sectors

Brazil : Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Colombia: Economic Profile

Colombia’s Growth Surprises to the Downside in Q3 2012.

La Niña’s Costs for LatAm in 2010-11: Will Record Floods and Droughts Hamper Growth?

Colombia : Emerging Markets : Latin America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

APEC's Growing Profile

East Asia Summit Eclipsed by U.S.-China Rivalry and South China Sea

Free Trade Agreements Between Andean Countries and the Rest of the World

Australia : Canada : Chile : China : Colombia : Hong Kong : Indonesia : Japan : Malaysia : Mexico : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Peru : Philippines : Singapore : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Thailand : Vietnam : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Geostrategy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Overspending Oil Exporters

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Venezuela : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : International Organizations : Oil and Energy :

Bolivia's New Constitution

What Does the New Constitution Mean for Bolivia?

Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Alternative Energy

U.S. Ethanol Production in the Doldrums

U.S. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Hungary: Another Setback in IMF Loan Talks

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Emerging Europe and CIS : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Electric, Gas or Ethanol?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Oil Supply

Non-OPEC Oil Supply: North America Growth Driver

Oil Supply Shocks: Political Unrest Clouds Supply Outlook

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

No Appetite for Eurobonds: Are Eurobills on the Menu?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Honduras: Domestic Politics

Honduras: Will Lobo's Government Be Recognized by the OAS?

Latin America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

The Caribbean Basin

U.S.-Cuba Relations: U.S. Eases Travel Restrictions

A Year On From Haiti Earthquake: Political Uncertainty, Cholera and Continuing Reconstruction

Latin America : North America : Geostrategy : Development Challenges :

Developing Countries and Climate Change

Changes in EM Climate Policy?

China : India : Northeast Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges : Energy Security and Policy :

Commodity Policy and Regulation

U.S. Energy Policy: Democrats v Republicans

Commodity Rules and Regulation: Margin Requirements Cut by U.S. Exchanges

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Gold : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities : Precious Metals :

Global Climate Change Policy

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

China : Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Iraq: Economic Profile

Will Iraq Boost Infrastructure Spending in 2012?

Iraq Seeks Investment to Boost Economy As U.S. Pulls Out

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Current Account : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Trade and External Balance :

Middle East: Domestic Politics of Arab States

Egypt's Growing Political Divisions Lead to Renewed Unrest

Is Bahrain Unrest Entering a New Phase?

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Sub-Saharan Africa: Domestic Politics

Election Cycles in SSA: Mixed Progress for Democracy

Ivory Coast: Ouattara Tasked With Economic Rebuilding

South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Development Challenges : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Energy Supply Chokepoints and Vulnerabilities

Chokepoints in the Global Oil Market

Energy Shortages Hampering Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Markets : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Iraq: Domestic Politics and Security

Do Kurdistan Oil Deals Signify Rapprochement with Baghdad?

Will Iraq's Political Situation Deteriorate in President's Absence?

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

BRICs in Africa

India's Growing Economic Interests in Africa: Following China's Footsteps?

Brazil's Growing Presence in Africa

South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy :

Middle East: Nuclear Power

Is Nuclear Energy the Key to Middle East Power Needs?

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Lebanon: Politics

Bumpy Road Ahead for Lebanon's New Cabinet

How Sustainable is Lebanon’s Fiscal Policy?

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

The African Union (AU)

Somalia: Instability, Extremism, and Drought

Egypt : South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Development Challenges : Energy Security and Policy : International Organizations :

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Overspending Oil Exporters

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Venezuela : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : International Organizations : Oil and Energy :

South Africa: Domestic Politics

South Africa's Jacob Zuma Elected Head of ANC for Another Term

South Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Saudi Arabia: Security and Defense Policy

How Significant is New Interior Minister for Saudi Politics?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Millennium Development Goals

Sub-Saharan Africa Falls Off Millennium Development Goals Wagon

Sub-Saharan Africa : Advanced Economies : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Development Challenges :

Saudi Arabia: Energy Sector

Saudi Arabia Trims Oil Production , More Cuts to Come?

The GCC's Quest for Gas

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Food Supply Vulnerabilities

Will Rising Food Prices Lead to Inflation and Social Unrest in Africa?

Impending Food Crisis?

China : Northeast Asia : Sub-Saharan Africa : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges : Diseases and Natural Disasters : Energy Security and Policy :

Rwanda: Economic Profile

Rwanda: Economic Success Story Marred by Contracting Political Space

East African Community (EAC): Still Headed Toward Monetary Union?

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

Libya: Domestic and Foreign Politics

Libya's Political Transition: Zeidan Charged With Forming Representative Government

Oil Prices: Iran Talks Falter, Risk-Premium Rising?

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Libya: Energy Sector and Oil Wealth Management

Libya to Re-Examine Global Investments

Libyan Hydrocarbon Sector: Rise in Production Threatened By Insecurity

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Energy Security and Policy : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Trade and External Balance :

Alternative Energy

U.S. Ethanol Production in the Doldrums

U.S. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

Iran's Nuclear Program

Will Effect of Sanctions Bring Breakthrough in Iran Nuclear Talks?

Could Iranian-GCC Tensions Lead to a Regional Arms Race?

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Nuclear Proliferation :

Economic Sanctions Against Iran

New Iran Sanctions Aim to Close Loopholes

Will Effect of Sanctions Bring Breakthrough in Iran Nuclear Talks?

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations : Nuclear Proliferation :

Sudan: Civil Conflict and FDI

Sudan and South Sudan End Oil-Fee Dispute; Production Set to Resume

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Development Challenges : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Iran: Energy Sector

Is Nuclear Energy the Key to Middle East Power Needs?

Is Iran Finding New Destinations for Its Oil Exports?

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Natural Gas : Nuclear Proliferation : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Nigeria: Domestic Politics

Nigeria's Troubling Divides: Subsidy Protests Unifying Groups Against the Government?

Will Renewed Violence in the Niger Delta Impair Oil Output?

Sub-Saharan Africa : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Nuclear Weapons Proliferation

Pakistan's Growing Nuclear Arsenal—A Growing Risk for the U.S.

Is Nuclear Energy the Key to Middle East Power Needs?

Egypt : United States : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Nuclear Proliferation :

Algeria: Domestic Politics

Algerian Growth Expected To Make Up Ground in 2012

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Tunisia: Domestic Politics

Tunisia: Grappling with Twin Deficits and Rising Inflation

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

South Africa: Labor Markets

South Africa Unemployment Down to 24.9% in Q4 as More People Give up on Job Search

South Africa's Jacob Zuma Elected Head of ANC for Another Term

South Africa : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Abu Dhabi

Are the Investment Strategies of Abu Dhabi Investment Vehicles Coordinated?

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Electric, Gas or Ethanol?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Nigeria: Energy Sector

Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Fund Gets Go-Ahead, NOC Leadership Shakedown

Will Renewed Violence in the Niger Delta Impair Oil Output?

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Iraq: Energy Sector

Iraq Gradually Scaling Up Oil Production: New Auctions LackLuster

How Much Can We Trust Oil Reserve Statistics?

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Middle East: Energy Sector

Continuing Blackouts Expose MENA Power Supply Vulnerabilities

BP’s Investment A Sign of the Revival of Egypt’s Energy Sector?

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Israel : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United Arab Emirates : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Markets : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

French Foreign Policy

Coup in Niger: Uranium Market Implications?

European Parliament: More Conservative Policies Ahead?

France : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Development Challenges : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Oil Supply

Non-OPEC Oil Supply: North America Growth Driver

Oil Supply Shocks: Political Unrest Clouds Supply Outlook

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

No Appetite for Eurobonds: Are Eurobills on the Menu?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Iran: Domestic Politics

Will Failing Economy Affect the Balance of Power in Iran?

Will Effect of Sanctions Bring Breakthrough in Iran Nuclear Talks?

Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : Northeast Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Sectors and Industries :

The IMF in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa Falls Off Millennium Development Goals Wagon

South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Development Challenges : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Developing Countries and Climate Change

Changes in EM Climate Policy?

China : India : Northeast Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges : Energy Security and Policy :

MENA: Labor Market

Rising Inequality and Deteriorating Labor Markets Breed Social Unrest?

Nationalization Plans in the GCC: Failing to Curb Unemployment in 2012?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Food Insecurity

Impending Food Crisis?

Sub-Saharan Africa : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Will ADB's Capital Increase Provide Vital Support for Countries Affected by the Global Downturn?

Sub-Saharan Africa : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Development Challenges : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Measures of Global Output

Do We Need a New Measure of Economic Output to Replace GDP?

Gross National Happiness?

Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

Israel: Politics

Netanyahu’s Strength Shrinks in Israel's Knesset; How Strong Will a New Coalition Be?

Israel : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

GCC: Foreign Policy

GCC Pushes Ties with Emerging Asia

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

United States-Iran Relations

Is Iran Finding New Destinations for Its Oil Exports?

U.S. Economic Diplomacy in the Middle East: Who Has the Leverage?

United States : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Commodity Policy and Regulation

U.S. Energy Policy: Democrats v Republicans

Commodity Rules and Regulation: Margin Requirements Cut by U.S. Exchanges

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Gold : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities : Precious Metals :

Basel Accords

U.S. Implementation of Basel III: A Comprehensive Overhaul of U.S. Bank Capital Requirements

Basel 3 Liquidity Regulations: Implications

Finance and Banking : Banks : Financial Regulation :

Global Climate Change Policy

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

China : Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

United States: Economic Profile

U.S. GDP Shows First Decline Since 2009, Contracts 0.1% in Q4 2012

U.S. Manufacturing: ISM Shows an Impressive Gain

United States : Advanced Economies : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russia and the U.S.

Race to the Arctic: The New Source of Oil and Gas?

Russia’s WTO Membership: Will the Gains Materialize?

Baltics : Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

The Evolving OAS

Cuba Begins to Lay Off State Workers

Will the Obama Administration Improve U.S.-Latin American Relations?

Canada : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Alternative Energy

U.S. Ethanol Production in the Doldrums

U.S. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Hungary: Another Setback in IMF Loan Talks

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Emerging Europe and CIS : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

United States: Domestic Politics

GOP Exploratory Committees Kick-off 2012 U.S. Presidential Race

U.S. Energy Policy: Democrats v Republicans

United States : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Transportation Sector

New Measure Reduces Risk of Volcano-Related Flight Cancellations

Transport Sector Recovery Hurt By Air Traffic Disruptions

North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Sectors and Industries :

Nuclear Weapons Proliferation

Pakistan's Growing Nuclear Arsenal—A Growing Risk for the U.S.

Is Nuclear Energy the Key to Middle East Power Needs?

Egypt : United States : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Nuclear Proliferation :

United States: Entitlement Reform

U.S. Healthcare Reform and Repeal: Legislation a Work in Progress

Can U.S. Health-Care Reform Be Financed Without Raising the Fiscal Burden?

United States : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Fiscal Policy :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Electric, Gas or Ethanol?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Canada: Energy Sector

Resources Driving Foreign Investment to Canada?

More Tests for Canada's Foreign Investment Review Process?

Canada : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Oil Supply

Non-OPEC Oil Supply: North America Growth Driver

Oil Supply Shocks: Political Unrest Clouds Supply Outlook

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

No Appetite for Eurobonds: Are Eurobills on the Menu?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Canada: Domestic Politics

Canada's Electoral Shakeup: A Conservative Majority

Canada : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : Northeast Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Sectors and Industries :

The Caribbean Basin

U.S.-Cuba Relations: U.S. Eases Travel Restrictions

A Year On From Haiti Earthquake: Political Uncertainty, Cholera and Continuing Reconstruction

Latin America : North America : Geostrategy : Development Challenges :

United States-Turkey Relations

Erdogan Visit Highlights Turkey's Economic and Political Ties With the Middle East

Caught in the Crossfire: Will Turkey Get Drawn in Further Into the Syrian War?

Turkey : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges : Energy Security and Policy :

Climate Financing

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

The Carbon Trading Market Volumes Downshift in the Global Recession

Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Measures of Global Output

Do We Need a New Measure of Economic Output to Replace GDP?

Gross National Happiness?

Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

Canada: Foreign and Defense Policy

U.S. - Canada Relations: Will Restrictions on Border Crossings Lead to a Dispute?

How Much Is Canada Diversifying Its Trading Partners?

Canada : North America : Geostrategy : Development Challenges : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Canada: Pensions and Retirement

Canada's Government Pension Plan (CPP): A Model?

Canada : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics :

United States-Iran Relations

Is Iran Finding New Destinations for Its Oil Exports?

U.S. Economic Diplomacy in the Middle East: Who Has the Leverage?

United States : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :