the shale oil bonanza in the United States is actually a good thing for Riyadh. Over the last few decades, oil markets have experienced sharp price fluctuations, particularly with growing demand for oil in the emerging Asian economies. Read Here – Foreign Affairs
The poorest half of the world’s population—that’s 3.5 billion people—control as much wealth as the richest 85 individuals! Read Here – Businessweek
Precisely a hundred years ago, the richest man in the world sent New Year’s greetings to a thousand of the most influential leaders in the U.S. and Europe announcing: mission accomplished. “International Peace,” he proclaimed, “is to prevail through the Great Powers agreeing to settle their disputes by International Law, the pen thus proving mightier […]
Last year, Pakistan experienced a wave of leadership transitions. The country welcomed a new government, president, Supreme Court chief justice, and army chief. Yet one of the most troubling changes occurred on the very last day of 2013, and with little fanfare. On December 31, according to Pakistani media reports, Lt. Gen. Khalid Kidwai logged his […]
The CCP has a history of monitoring political unrest around the world closely. The Arab Spring is no different. Read Here – The Diplomat
As 2013 comes to a close, efforts to revive growth in the world’s most influential economies – with the exception of the Eurozone – are having a beneficial effect worldwide. All of the looming problems for the global economy are political in character. Read Here – Project Syndicate
2014 is the year of the horse in China. But for the rest of us, it might prove to be the year of China. Read Here – Time
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un hails the recent execution of his powerful uncle Jang Song-Thaek, saying it had helped cement unity among his people. Read Here – AFP
There are complex historical reasons for India’s outrage over the recent arrest of one of its diplomats. Read Here – The Diplomat
With 2013 approaching termination, it may be a good time to review the five most portentous events and developments of the year. Read Here – The National Interest
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