Tag Archives: oil

A Tale of Three Additives (Part I)

What is the real story behind the additives in our gasoline?

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The Russian Challenge

How do U.S.-Russian relations compare to EU-Russian relations?

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China’s Relations With Saudi Arabia and Iran

What is the extent of the cooperation between China and the Middle East?

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Putting Putin Into the Context of Russian History

How did Putin — like his predecessor Catherine the Great — turn Russia’s gaze inward rather than westward?

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Congo’s Oil Quagmire

Have French oil-backed loans been stunting Congo’s progress and fostering corruption?

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The Islamic Renaissance

Why has the West yet to recognize the cultural rejuvenation taking place in the Islamic world?

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The Future of the Middle East

How has the Middle East changed over the last decade — and what does the future hold for the region?

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The U.S. Dollar: From Greenback to Cheapback

What are the keys to avoiding an economic recession of unknown depth and duration?

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The Geography of Bliss: Dateline Qatar

In Doha, how do Mercedes and Starbucks compete with dozens of new skyscrapers in an ever-shifting cityscape?

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Why Nobody Cares About Iraq

Are most countries involved in Iraq acting solely out of self-interest?

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