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China seeks to secure oil supply in the South China Sea
China’s land reclamation is not just rooted in erecting a military and political presence in the South China Sea, but in its desire to safeguard the security of its petroleum
Where does bitcoin fit in the currency crisis?
At every turn, Bitcoin supporters say their anonymous cryptocurrency is the solution for countries in currency crisis. Despite its other shortcomings, bitcoin has a use in places like Argentina, but
Petrobras scandal threatens to topple Rousseff
Dilma Rousseff’s mandate as President of Brazil is under serious risk of a premature ending. Her legitimacy and legality could be soon challenged, first by an Impeachment called by the
Five major challenges facing Russia’s gas giant Gazprom
The leadership of Gazprom — the state-owned company which in the past has accounted for about one-fifth of Russia’s budget revenues—is upbeat about the energy giant’s prospects, formally pursuing a
Weekly Risk Outlook
US Secretary of State sells Iran deal to the GCC. Ukraine granted second tranche of IMF bailout. GOP candidates struggle with Donald Trump in first Republican debate. Stocks to plunge
Several industries hit by conflict in the Sinai Peninsula
The expanding conflict in the Egyptian Sinai will likely lead to an increasingly fragile economic environment in tourism, shipping, and energy sectors. The battle that took place on July 1st
