Peak oil Commentary

Expensive Energy

Gas prices in Europe aren’t going to decline anytime soon.

Sanction Tehran

An attack on Iran would trigger a global economic meltdown. We need to focus on sanctions.

Is Black Really the New Green?

Will rising powers like China and Russia use their vast currency reserves to undercut U.S. foreign policy? On Friday, experts Flynt Leverett and Brad Setser laid out the possibilities—and dispelled some myths.

The Oil Crisis of 2012?

How does the geopolitical situation in the Middle East affect world oil markets? Yesterday at the The Nixon Center, three industry experts shared their thoughts on the subject.

The Politics of Oil

The oil industry once again finds itself in the familiar, but unpleasant, position of being the focus of controversy, investigations, political attacks, vilification and public indignation.

The oil that troubles US-China waters

Speaking Freely is an Asia Times Online feature that allows guest writers to have their say.

Gas Pains

 The shortage of gas in the United States is now officially recognized.

After Iraq : Oil and Geopolitics

It is an understatement to say the aftermath of the war in Iraq is proving to be a difficult period.

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May 26, 2012