Tag Archives: Saudi Arabia

Iran, Oil and U.S. Electoral Politics

Are U.S. energy and foreign policy objectives at odds with the electoral strategies of the presidential candidates?

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The Amazing U.S. Confusion Over Iran Oil Sanctions

How are U.S. politicians undermining their Iran santions in their pursuit of lower gas prices?

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Iranian Endgame: Part II — The Saudi Dimension

How will Saudi Arabia and China influence the outcome of the West’s standoff with Iran?

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Lessons for Libya from 1911

What is the key to the success of democracy in 21st century Libya?

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The Internal Logic of China’s Political Development

Why is positive political change in China less likely to come from outside pressure than from continued economic growth?

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The Elusive Quest for Energy Security

Why do the world’s countries need to take a global approach to securing future energy supplies?

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Bahrain’s Brutal Crackdown on Doctors

How is Bahrain violating the Geneva Convention by its brutal crackdown on physicians?

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Libya, Globalization and Oil

How has the United States surrendered some of its sovereignty to the oil markets?

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The Hard Realities of the Need for More Oil

Why are oil prices going to stay high — and climb higher?

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Yemen on the Brink

Why would Yemen’s president be wise to start packing his bags?

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