Posted in: Geopolitical & Security, Stress & Threats
The US-PRC Strategic Divide Begins - Feb 11, 2010 - 8:49:08 AM
We reproduce an article from OilPrice.com on the simmering difficulties in the strategic relationship between the US and the People’s Republic of China.

Posted in: Stress & Threats, Geopolitical & Security
New Tactics & Equipment in the Somali Pirates' Campaign - Oct 23, 2009 - 9:54:36 AM
This article outlines the changes in tactics and equipment used by Somali pirates who are now extending their campaign far out into the Indian Ocean, threatening all trade to and from the Gulf of Oman, and to the east coast of Africa.

Posted in: Geopolitical & Security, Stress & Threats
The Current Situation in the North Eastern Indian Ocean - Oct 15, 2009 - 6:51:11 PM
This article looks at the current situation with regard to piracy off Somalia and the complexity of the problems affecting that country.

Posted in: Resource Depletion, Stress & Threats
Are Global Oil Resources Running Out? - Oct 8, 2009 - 8:41:11 AM
This important report on oil depletion by the UK Energy Research Centre argues that Peak Oil is likely to occur by 2030, although there is a real risk that this event could occur before 2020.  The policy implications of the loss of easily available oil are profound.

Posted in: Stress & Threats, Geopolitical & Security
The Threat of War in the Persian Gulf in 2010 - Oct 7, 2009 - 9:34:07 AM
Recent developments in the Middle East have increased the possibility of war between the United States and Iran. Israeli pressure on the Obama Administration is very strong and a disastrous campaign could cause havoc to the world economy by closing off 40% of the world's oil supply.