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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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April 6, 2012
Defense and Security
Friday File: Malian Rebels Proclaim Independent Country of Azawad
Above the Fold. Tuareg rebel fighters in northern Mali today declared the independent country of Azawad. The announcement comes on the heels of the rebels’ rapid success in driving government forces …
December 16, 2005
United States
Is the world ready to finance a $1 trillion US current account deficit?
Judging from the capital inflow into the US in October, I guess the answer is yes. And I suspect the US may well give the world a chance to add $ 1 trillion to its dollar portfolio next year. That …
October 6, 2005
Economics
The Port of New Orleans, once again
It seems that George Friedman of Stratfor is right: it is hard to operate a port without a city. The Port of New Orleans is open, but hardly operating at full capacity. From the New York Times: Mo…
January 10, 2013
China
Five Critical Questions About the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Constant chatter about an impending oil release from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was a prominent feature of the oil market last year. Much of the speculation was driven by the ongoing …
September 13, 2017
United States
Harvey Lessons for U.S. Export Role: Public-Private Stockpiles
Inventories play a crucial role in oil and gas commodity markets by smoothing out short term dislocations and sudden changes in demand. The historically high inventory levels lingering from the after…
