Troops Are Gone but Iraq War Is Not ‘Over’: Meghan L. O’Sullivan
While Americans have been welcoming the “end” of the war in Iraq over the past few days, a political crisis of serious proportions has been unfolding in
View ArticleIraq Can Move Arab States to New Economic Focus
The 23rd Arab League Summit is now under way in Baghdad. Unlike the 22 non-emergency summits that preceded it, this one will be worth watching, and for two
View ArticleIsrael’s Undersea Gas Bonanza May Spur Mideastern Strife
Egypt’s decision last month to stop selling natural gas to Israel could be a harbinger of increasingly confrontational Egyptian-Israeli relations, an
View ArticleMexican Oil Reforms Are Vital on Both Sides of the Border
In recent days a coalition of Mexican advocacy groups has been protesting in front of Televisa, the country’s largest TV network, to contest the legitimacy of
View ArticleMuslim Anger Could Spur Economic Growth
As the violent anti-American protests in the Muslim world subside, those in the region and in the U.S. are wondering whether the upheaval will have a permanent
View ArticleWas the Iraq War Worth Its Cost to the U.S.?
Ten years after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, Americans, Iraqis and others are asking whether the past decade of U.S. involvement in Iraq was worth it.
View ArticleNew China-Russia Gas Pact Is No Big Deal
The deal seems to be little more than an effort to ensure that Putin did not leave China empty-handed.
View ArticleThe Saudis Won't Let Oil Free-Fall
Saudis are content with current global oil prices but there are political reasons they could be spurred to act against even greater declines.
View ArticleWhy Saudis Are Holding Strong on Oil
The new regime needs to first project strength. Then, change may come.
View ArticleA Better Energy Weapon to Stop Putin
If the goal is to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime, a more considered proposal might be to lift the ban on the export of U.S. crude oil.
View ArticlePutin Sees China as a Gas-Hungry Ally
To outsiders, the energy marriage of the one of the world’s largest producers to one of the world’s largest consumers seems obvious and inevitable.
View ArticleFuture of Oil Hangs on Iraqi Politics
Even under the best scenario, Iraqi oil production gains are going to be much smaller than previously projected.
View ArticleCan Obama Rise to the Moment in Iraq?
To many, President Barack Obama's authorization of airstrikes in Iraq -- and their commencement a few hours ago -- appears to be a major shift in U.S. ...
View ArticleSanctions Alone Won’t Topple Syria’s Assad: Meghan L. O’Sullivan
Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- On Feb. 24, the U.S., European
View ArticleEgypt’s Constitution Needs an Expiration Date
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Egyptians living abroad began voting
View Article’Energy Independence’ Alone Won’t Boost U.S. Power
Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- “We are finally poised to control
View ArticleU.S. Action in Syria Could Sway Iran on Nukes
May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad must
View ArticleWhat Egypt Can Learn From Iraq, and Vice Versa
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- While arguing over the merits of
View Article40 Years After Embargo, OPEC Is Over a Barrel
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Today marks the 40th anniversary of
View ArticleAnother Iraq War? Here’s How to Avoid It
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Many Americans are surprised to see
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