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Oil May Not Grease Friendship

Posted on March 24, 2008
Previously filed under: General Globalization
A paper testing the idea that a strong entrepreneurial spirit can indicate a prospective US ally, while oil wealth indicates a divergence of interest.
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Keywords: globalization, entrepreneurship, Russia, United States, oil

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Russia Puts Energy Importers Over a Barrel

Posted on October 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Global Economy
Current negotiations may redirect large quantities of Russian energy supplies into Asia rather than being sent west to Europe.
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Keywords: Russia, Asia, oil, natural gas, import/export

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Fewer Babies Pose Difficult Challenges for Europe

Posted on October 10, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Europe has the world's oldest average population which is causing many European governments to worry about the long-term economic, social, and political impact.
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Keywords: Fertility, Europe, Russia, population, decline, old, youth, demographics

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The Rising and Falling Power of Hydrocarbon States

Posted on July 5, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
The oil card is good for only a few rounds in the long-term game of international diplomacy.
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Keywords: oil, petroleum, Venezuela, Chavez, Russia

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Russia's Progress and Regress

Posted on April 17, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Global Economy
Charles Wolf, Jr. discusses the changes and improvements in the Russian economy and what the future might hold for this transitional economy.
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Russia Seeks Greater Economic Influence in Europe

Posted on October 9, 2006
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Global Economy
Russian president Vladimir Putin plans to buy his way into key industries in Europe armed with oil and natural gas revenues worth billions of dollars.
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