Geostrategic and Long Term Issues

Myanmar: Domestic Politics

Myanmar Mulls Cabinet Shuffling as Aung San Suu Kyi Prepares for Visits Abroad

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

Will New Trade Agreement with China Boost Taiwan's Growth?

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

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

China-ASEAN Opts for Diplomacy in South China Sea Tensions

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

Japan: Politics

Japan's New Cabinet Sees its First Resignation

Relocation Plan Delayed; Can the U.S. and Japan Solve the Okinawa Issue?

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

China: External Accounts

China's April Foreign Investments Drop Further on Weak Global Recovery

Chinese Trade Data Show Weak External, Internal Demand

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 Convicted, Is the Country Heading For Mid-Term Elections?

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 :

Rare Earths

Will WTO Ruling Change Chinese Policy on Rare Earths?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Other Commodities :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

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

What Scope for U.S.–China Climate Cooperation?

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 :

The G20's Role in Economic Policy Making

The G20: A Small Step Toward Coordination of Imbalances?

Australia : Canada : China : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Japan : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations : Trade and External Balance :

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 :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Decorum: Production Ceiling Agreed at 30 Million Barrels

How Much Can We Trust Oil Reserve Statistics?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

The Asia/Pacific Strategic Balance

Political Instability in Pakistan

Relocation Plan Delayed; Can the U.S. and Japan Solve the Okinawa Issue?

Australia : China : Japan : Northeast Asia : Pacific : South Asia : South Korea : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Food Supply Vulnerabilities

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

Forget the Drought, Do Floods Threaten China's Food Supply?

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

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

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

China : Japan : 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. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

U.S. Ethanol Exports Soaring

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)

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Hungary: EU Opens the Way to Aid Talks

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 :

Biofuel

U.S. Ethanol Exports Soaring

Greening Transport: Electric, Gas or Ethanol?

China : Northeast Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

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

EU Announces Suspension of All Non-Military Sanctions on Myanmar for a Year

Southeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

Will Hurricanes Pose Risks to U.S. Oil and Gas Production in 2011?

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

Commodity Market Regulation

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 :

Solar

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

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : 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 :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

Stabiltiy Bond Consultation Results: Yes, but...

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

North Korea: Economic Profile

Can China Save North Korea’s Economy From Collapse After Currency Reform?

Who Has Economic Leverage on North Korea?

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

China's Environmental Woes: The Great Leap Backward

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?

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

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

Basel Accords

EU Implementation of Basel III: EU Council Reaches Deal

Basel III: Macroeconomic Impact Highly Uncertain

Finance and Banking : Banks : Financial Regulation :

Political Risk in the Baltics

Latvian Politics: More Coalition Blues, Majority Lost as Six Members Defect

Lithuania: Fiscal Consolidation Continues

Baltics : 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

Syrian Conflict Exacerbates Tension Between Turkish State and Kurdish Minority

Turkey's General Elections: AKP Secures Third Term, What's Next?

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

Belarus: Economic Profile

Belarus's External Sector Troubles: Only Short-Term Fixes?

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

The Caucasus: Economic Profiles

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

Russia-Georgia Relations and U.S. Senate Approval of Resolution Supporting Georgia

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

Central Asia: Economic Profiles

Kazakhstan: Economy Continued to Grow in 2011

Mongolia: Economy Booming

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

Argentina: Key Sectors

Argentina Takes Control of Repsol-YPF

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

Belarus Economic Profile

Belarus's External Sector Troubles: Only Short-Term Fixes?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

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: Largest Drop in Commercial Real Estate Following EZ Headwinds

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

Russia and the U.S.

U.S.-Russia Ties: A New START

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

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 :

Portugal: Domestic Politics

Portugal's Center-Right Sweeps to Power After June 5 Election

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

Rare Earths

Will WTO Ruling Change Chinese Policy on Rare Earths?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Other Commodities :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

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

What Scope for U.S.–China Climate Cooperation?

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

Greek Politics: Coalition Talks Collapse—Fresh Elections Announced for June 17

Economic Woes Build on Election Speculation in Greece

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

The G20's Role in Economic Policy Making

The G20: A Small Step Toward Coordination of Imbalances?

Australia : Canada : China : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Japan : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations : Trade and External Balance :

EU Enlargement Process

Turkey's EU Accession Path: Annual Progress Report Delivers a Mixed Message

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 Set to Benefit From High Oil Prices, Capital Outflows Persist

Is Russia Moving Closer to WTO Membership?

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 Manufacturing PMI In Contraction Zone, Contrary to Economic Barometer Reading

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 :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Decorum: Production Ceiling Agreed at 30 Million Barrels

How Much Can We Trust Oil Reserve Statistics?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Italy: Domestic Politics

Mario Monti's New Technocratic Italian Government Takes Power

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

Czech Republic: Economic Profile

Czech Monetary Policy: Dovish Signals from the CNB

CE-3 Manufacturing: April PMIs Fall on Decline in New Orders

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

Russia: Domestic Politics

Protests Continue During Putin's Inauguration

How Serious Is Putin's Reform Push?

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: Francois Hollande Wins the Presidential Elections

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

Spain: Domestic Politics

Spain Elects New Center-Right Government

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

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

Alternative Energy

U.S. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

U.S. Ethanol Exports Soaring

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

Can Sino-Russian Ties Extend Beyond Resource Codependence?

Can EU-Russia Ties Shift From Energy Focus to Modernization?

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)

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Hungary: EU Opens the Way to Aid Talks

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?

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

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 Falls Back into Recession as GDP Shrinks by 0.2% q/q

UK: Manufacturing Output Picks Up Pace While Industrial Output Declines

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

Ukrainian Industrial Output Is Set to Slow in 2012

Ukraine's External Deficit Set to Widen in 2012

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 Launches Drilling in Northern Cyprus Threatening Further Tensions in the Region

Russia's South Stream Pipeline Project: Moscow Floats LNG Alternative?

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

Turkey: Foreign Policy

Turkey's Foreign Policy: Mending Ties With France; Genocide Bill Deemed Unconstitutional

Palestinian UNESCO Membership Takes Away the Possibility of Renewed Talks

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

Should the UK Join the EMU?

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 Confidence Vote

Romania: New Government Wins IMF Backing for Wage Rises

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

Russia-Georgia Relations and U.S. Senate Approval of Resolution Supporting Georgia

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

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

CIS Countries: Economic Profiles

CIS Macro View: Growth Picks Up

CIS Inflation Watch 2011

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 Slows in Q1 2012

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

Tymoshenko Verdict Reflects Worsened Domestic Political Situation

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

Changes in Russian Gas Taxes Add Uncertainty

Russia's Oil Production: Is Recovery Sustainable?

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

Turkey's Foreign Policy: Mending Ties With France; Genocide Bill Deemed Unconstitutional

Turkey's EU Accession Path: Annual Progress Report Delivers a Mixed Message

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

Eastern European Energy Security

Russia Launches Nord Stream Pipeline: European Clients to Receive Gas by November

Russian Deal With Ukraine Eases Fears of Another Winter Gas War

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

Egypt Ends Gas Sales to Israel: What are the Political and Economic Spillovers?

Subsidies Backfire: Below Market Retail Prices Breed Shortages in China, Russia and UAE

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?

Can EU-Russia Ties Shift From Energy Focus to Modernization?

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

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

Will Hurricanes Pose Risks to U.S. Oil and Gas Production in 2011?

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

Commodity Market Regulation

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 :

Solar

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

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : 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 :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

Stabiltiy Bond Consultation Results: Yes, but...

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

Turkey's Foreign Policy: Mending Ties With France; Genocide Bill Deemed Unconstitutional

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

Ukraine's President Vetoes New Tax Code Amid Protests

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

U.S.-Russia Ties: A New START

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

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 :

Italy: Foreign and Defense Policy

U.S.-Afghan Relations: Tensions Mount

NATO at 60: What Future Role For the Alliance?

Italy : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Turkey: Demographics

Turkey's Demographic Bonus: A Mixed Blessing

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

Georgia: Domestic Politics

Russia-Georgia Relations and U.S. Senate Approval of Resolution Supporting Georgia

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

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

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)

EU to Offer Debt Relief to MENA Transitioning Countries

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

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

EU-UK Tensions

Should the UK Join the EMU?

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

Argentina: Politics

President Fernandez Re-Elected in Argentina: Will Economic Policy Change?

Argentina Takes Control of Repsol-YPF

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

2011-2012 Mexican Elections: Who Will Lead Mexico's Future?

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

How Will Chavez’s Health Impact the Outlook for Venezuela?

Venezuela’s Domestic Politics: Can the Opposition Gain Momentum in 2012?

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

Colombia Gets New Government Under Santos

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

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

Argentina: Key Sectors

Argentina Takes Control of Repsol-YPF

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

Mexico: Key Sectors

Will Incentive-Based Service Contracts Increase Mexican Oil Production?

U.S. Manufacturing: Empire State Manufacturing Survey Shows Modest Pickup in Early May

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 :

Rare Earths

Will WTO Ruling Change Chinese Policy on Rare Earths?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Other Commodities :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

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

What Scope for U.S.–China Climate Cooperation?

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

Will Colombia’s Growth Remain Strong Amid Widespread Deceleration?

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 :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Decorum: Production Ceiling Agreed at 30 Million Barrels

How Much Can We Trust Oil Reserve Statistics?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

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. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

U.S. Ethanol Exports Soaring

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)

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Hungary: EU Opens the Way to Aid Talks

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

Has Oil Production Peaked?

Will Hurricanes Pose Risks to U.S. Oil and Gas Production in 2011?

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

Commodity Market Regulation

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 :

Solar

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

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : 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 :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

Stabiltiy Bond Consultation Results: Yes, but...

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

China's Environmental Woes: The Great Leap Backward

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 :

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

EU to Offer Debt Relief to MENA Transitioning Countries

Arab Spring Turns to Stalemate?

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 :

Rare Earths

Will WTO Ruling Change Chinese Policy on Rare Earths?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Other Commodities :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

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

What Scope for U.S.–China Climate Cooperation?

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

Wave of Bomb Attacks Raises Sectarian Fears Amid Iraq's Political Deadlock

Will Iraq Boost Infrastructure Spending in 2012?

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

The G20's Role in Economic Policy Making

The G20: A Small Step Toward Coordination of Imbalances?

Australia : Canada : China : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Japan : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations : Trade and External Balance :

MENA: Development Challenges

MENA Education—Further Reforms Needed

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Development Challenges : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Yemen's Insecurity

Will a New Regime Restore Stability in Yemen?

Yemen's Sources of Financing: Will a Sukuk Help Fill the Gap?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

BRICs in Africa

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

Africa: China's New Economic Frontier?

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

Africa’s Expanding Middle Class

SSA Consumer Market Dented By Inflation?

South Africa’s Banking Sector: Relatively Healthy Checkup

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Markets : Demographics : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Sectors and Industries :

Middle East: Nuclear Power

Is Nuclear Energy the Key to Middle East Power Needs?

US-UAE Nuclear Deal: How Will it Affect Regional Relations?

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 :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Decorum: Production Ceiling Agreed at 30 Million Barrels

How Much Can We Trust Oil Reserve Statistics?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

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 League of Arab States (Arab League)

How Strong Will MENA FDI Be in 2011?

GCC Approves Development Fund for Jordan and Morocco

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : International Organizations : International Trade and Globalization :

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

Youth League Rejects Julius Malema's Ouster Aggravating Rift Within South Africa's Ruling ANC

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

Saudi Arabia: Security and Defense Policy

Will Slow Saudi Reforms Continue to Fuel Public Anger?

Succession Issues Re-Emerge With Saudi Crown Prince's Death

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

Is Saudi Arabia Still the Central Bank of Oil?

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?

Forget the Drought, Do Floods Threaten China's Food Supply?

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) Macro View for 2011

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

Libya: Domestic and Foreign Politics

Calls for Federalism Expose the Challenging Character of Libya’s Transition

Oil Sells Off on U.S. and EZ Economy Fears

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: Steady Rise in Oil Production

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

Alternative Energy

U.S. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

U.S. Ethanol Exports Soaring

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

A Glimmer of Hope for 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

Strained by Sanctions, Iran Offers Oil at a Discount: Any Takers?

A Glimmer of Hope for 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: Will Battle Over Oil Fields Precipitate War?

Pressure on China to Divest from Sudan

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

Iran: Energy Sector

Subsidy Phase-Out Costing Iran Dearly

Iranians Give Up on LNG 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 :

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Palestinian UNESCO Membership Takes Away the Possibility of Renewed Talks

Is Political Transition Compounding Palestine's Economic Woes?

Israel : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation :

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

Government Spending to Boost Algerian Growth in 2012

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

Tunisia: Domestic Politics

Will Tunisia's Growth Recover in 2012?

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

South Africa: Labor Markets

South African Economy Sheds Jobs in Q1: Unemployment Rate Rises to 25.2%

Youth League Rejects Julius Malema's Ouster Aggravating Rift Within South Africa's Ruling ANC

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

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's Economic Diversification Plans

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

Nigeria: SWF and PIB Advancement, Bongo Spill Setback

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

Will Iraq Be Able to Secure Needed Foreign Investment?

Iraq Gradually Scaling Up Oil Production

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

Middle East: Energy Sector

Egypt Ends Gas Sales to Israel: What are the Political and Economic Spillovers?

Subsidies Backfire: Below Market Retail Prices Breed Shortages in China, Russia and UAE

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?

Can EU-Russia Ties Shift From Energy Focus to Modernization?

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

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

Will Hurricanes Pose Risks to U.S. Oil and Gas Production in 2011?

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

Commodity Market Regulation

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 :

Solar

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

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : 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 :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

Stabiltiy Bond Consultation Results: Yes, but...

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

Iran: Domestic Politics

Ahmadinejad Quizzed by Iran’s Parliament: Policy Shift?

A Glimmer of Hope for 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

China's Environmental Woes: The Great Leap Backward

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 Failing to Reduce Unemployment in the GCC?

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?

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

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

Israeli PM Strikes New Coalition Deal and Cancels Early Elections

Israel Vs. Iran: Will the U.S. Get Involved?

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

GCC: Foreign Policy

GCC Approves Development Fund for Jordan and Morocco

U.S.-Saudi Relations: Strong Despite Tensions

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

United States-Iran Relations

Strained by Sanctions, Iran Offers Oil at a Discount: Any Takers?

Timeline: U.S.-Iran Relations Since World War II

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

Basel Accords

EU Implementation of Basel III: EU Council Reaches Deal

Basel III: Macroeconomic Impact Highly Uncertain

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. Q1 2012 GDP Growth Slows to 2.2%; Defense Outlays Continue to Decline

U.S. Manufacturing: Empire State Manufacturing Survey Shows Modest Pickup in Early May

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

Russia and the U.S.

U.S.-Russia Ties: A New START

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

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 :

United States: Oil Production and Supply

U.S. Energy Policy: Keystone Partially Kicked Down the Road

What is the Future of Alaskan Oil Supply?

United States : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Rare Earths

Will WTO Ruling Change Chinese Policy on Rare Earths?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Other Commodities :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

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

What Scope for U.S.–China Climate Cooperation?

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 G20's Role in Economic Policy Making

The G20: A Small Step Toward Coordination of Imbalances?

Australia : Canada : China : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Japan : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations : Trade and External Balance :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Decorum: Production Ceiling Agreed at 30 Million Barrels

How Much Can We Trust Oil Reserve Statistics?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

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. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

U.S. Ethanol Exports Soaring

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)

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Hungary: EU Opens the Way to Aid Talks

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: Keystone Partially Kicked Down the Road

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 :

United States: Climate Change Policy

EPA Rulings on CO2: Is Regulation the Right Answer?

What Scope for U.S.–China Climate Cooperation?

United States : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

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 :

Biofuel

U.S. Ethanol Exports Soaring

Greening Transport: Electric, Gas or Ethanol?

China : Northeast Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

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

Has Oil Production Peaked?

Will Hurricanes Pose Risks to U.S. Oil and Gas Production in 2011?

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

Commodity Market Regulation

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 :

Solar

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

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : 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 :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

Stabiltiy Bond Consultation Results: Yes, but...

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

United States: Defense Policy and Spending

Will Bin Laden's Death Mute the Activity of Al Qaeda?

United States : North America : Geostrategy :

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

Turkey's Foreign Policy: Mending Ties With France; Genocide Bill Deemed Unconstitutional

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 :

United States: Influence and the Global Economic Crisis

Timeline: Meltdown (2007-Present)

Timeline: Capitalism in Theory and Practice (1776-Present)

United States : Advanced Economies : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

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

Strained by Sanctions, Iran Offers Oil at a Discount: Any Takers?

Timeline: U.S.-Iran Relations Since World War II

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