How does the U.S. dollar stay afloat even as the U.S. faces $17 trillion in debt? An analysis of the geopolitics of the US Petrodollar.
Energy & Resources
The Slight Inconvenience of Oil Sanctions
As an exploratory well in the Kara Sea hits oil, Ian Litschko examines the the inconvenience of sanctions in the Russian Arctic.
The Arctic Challenge: Canada’s Losing Race
As nations continue to advance their interests in the Arctic, Erik Underwood examines Canada’s position in the region
China’s “Maritime Silk Road”
With Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent conclusion of his four country tour, Christopher Cowan analyzes the purpose of these visits, the promotion of the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road initiatives.
Challenges and Solutions of Our Oil & Gas Dependent World
Andreea Turcu interviews George Draghi about a new product from Romania which could revolutionize how we deal with highly volatile substances
Forget Made in China, its all about Made in the U.S.A!
Anojan Nicholas reports on the underlying trends and potential pitfalls that are being faced by a resurgent American manufacturing sector.
The Growth of Israel’s Energy Sector and its Geopolitical Clout
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal examines the political and economic implications of the massive natural gas reservoirs discovered off the coast of the Israel.
From the Barents to the Bering: Development of the Northern Sea Route
With growing economic interest in the Arctic, Ian Litschko examines how the Russians have been developing the Northern Sea Route.
Discovery of the Franklin Expedition: Has Canada Strengthened Historical Claims to the Northwest Passage?
Canada claims that the waters of the various routes of the Northwest Passage (NWP), a northern water route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, are a part of Canadian internal waters. However, the United States continues to assert that the Passage is an international strait. The legal definition of historical waters, as defined in the Fisheries Read More…
ISIL’s Threat to World Economy
Anojan Nicholas describes in detail the threat ISIL poses to the global energy supply