Information on
"Natural Resources"
July 2013
June 2013
May 2013
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29 May 2013
Brazil's Petroleum Sector Resumes Licensing Activities
Brazil has developed a new regulatory framework for its energy sector, which happens to include 50-100 billion barrels of oil off its coastline. Fair enough, but what kind of impact might this framework have on regional oil production, energy security, etc.? Today, our partners at Stratfor explore the possibilities. More on «Brazil's Petroleum Sector Resumes Licensing Activities»
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22 May 2013
Map Room: Borders on Top of The World
Yes, the melting polar ice caps are opening up new transportation routes and revealing untapped mineral wealth that will benefit us all. Uh, hold on, say Mark Terry and Adam Scholl. They remind us that increased accessibility could well lead to overlapping and dangerous territorial claims. More on «Map Room: Borders on Top of The World»
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13 May 2013
The Global Market in Natural Uranium—From Proliferation Risk to Non-Proliferation Opportunity
Uranium remains a critical component of civil-military nuclear programs. Today, Ian Anthony and Lina Grip reveal that the global market for natural uranium remains relatively unchecked, as do the activities of new exporters from the developing world. More on «The Global Market in Natural Uranium—From Proliferation Risk to Non-Proliferation Opportunity»
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10 May 2013
Greenland’s Dilemma and its ‘Reluctant’ Alliance with China
While Greenland once welcomed Chinese investment, particularly in its natural resources, Bhavna Singh believes Nuuk is now using growing domestic unease with foreign workers to realign its diplomatic relations with Beijing and other states. More on «Greenland’s Dilemma and its ‘Reluctant’ Alliance with China»
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8 May 2013
The Beting Serupai Incident
The People's Liberation Army Navy recently undertook 'patrol and training missions' within territorial waters claimed by Malaysia. Tang Siew Mun considers this an error of strategic judgment on Beijing’s part. Kuala Lumpur has always advocated a more reasoned and diplomatic approach to problems in the South China Sea. More on «The Beting Serupai Incident»
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2 May 2013
Russian Gas, European Integration and the Fate of Ukraine
After years of protracted negotiations, Ukraine is almost ready to sign an Association Agreement with the European Union. Today, Robert Cutler describes how the agreement might impact the fate of Ukraine’s Russia-to-Europe gas transit system. More on «Russian Gas, European Integration and the Fate of Ukraine»
April 2013
March 2013
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20 Mar 2013
Our Arctic Strategy Deficit
William Edwards believes that the United States is ill-prepared to defend its strategic interests in the Arctic. To overcome this problem, he recommends that Washington concentrates its energies on crafting a workable Arctic treaty with other legitimate powers in the region. More on «Our Arctic Strategy Deficit»
