Information on "Natural Resources Extraction"
June 2013
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Jun 2013
Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector
Author: Utz Ebertz, Marie Müller
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
The Kimberley Process (KPCS) is a certification scheme designed not only to stop the trade in ‘conflict diamonds', but also to ensure that those who buy these diamonds are not indirectly financing rebellions against legitimate governments. More on «Legacy of a Resource-Fueled War: The Role of Generals in Angola's Mining Sector»
May 2013
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15 May 2013
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 10
Author: Mamuka Tsereteli, Gulshan Sachdeva, Robert M Cutler, Valery Dzutsev, Joldosh Osmonov, Eka Janashia, Georgiy Voloshin, Mina Muradova
Publisher: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
Articles in this issue discuss the need for a stronger US and European policy on the South Caucasus; India's plans to bring Russian Hydrocarbons to South Asia; Azerbaijan's deepening ties to Israel; and Russia's unchanging policies in the North Cauca... More on «Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 15, No 10»
April 2013
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8 Apr 2013
US Natural Gas Exports
Author: Michael Ratner, Ian F Fergusson, Paul W Parfomak, Linda Luther
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report looks at the future of US gas exports and their effect on US prices. More on «US Natural Gas Exports» -
Apr 2013
Establishing a Mining Sector in Postwar South Sudan
Author: David K Deng, Paul Mertenskoetter, Luuk van de Vondervoort
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report looks at the mining sector in South Sudan and provides evidence-based recommendations to help the South Sudanese government develop a regulatory framework that will provide equitable benefits to all concerned parties. More on «Establishing a Mining Sector in Postwar South Sudan» -
Apr 2013
Arctic Economic Potential
Author: Harri Mikkola, Juha Käpylä
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This paper analyzes the key drivers of the ‘Arctic boom’ and illustrates the challenges that need to be tackled for the Arctic’s potential to be realized. More on «Arctic Economic Potential»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
The Shale Gas Boom
Author: Antto Vihma
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
The recent success story of commercializing large-scale shale gas production in the US can be considered among the most significant events in global energy and climate politics in decades. More on «The Shale Gas Boom»
January 2013
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28 Jan 2013
Middle East and North Africa Energy 2013
Author: Abdalla S El-Badri
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion on ways of adapting to new resource realities with Abdalla S El-Badri, Secretary General of OPEC. More on «Middle East and North Africa Energy 2013» -
Jan 2013
China's Economic Statecraft and African Mineral Resources
Author: Ana Christina Alves
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper explores the approach that China has used as a tool of positive economic statecraft to pursue mineral resources security goals in Africa. More on «China's Economic Statecraft and African Mineral Resources»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Mineral Rents and the Financing of Social Policy
Author: Katja Hujo
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
This publication suggests that when countries carefully balance productive and redistributive goals, mineral wealth can be harnessed for equitable and sustainable development. More on «Mineral Rents and the Financing of Social Policy» -
Dec 2012
Israeli Gas Export Options Blurred
Author: Theodore Tsakiris
Publisher: Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
This policy brief analyzes possible future developments regarding Israeli gas discoveries. More on «Israeli Gas Export Options Blurred»
