Energy OK after North Caucasus attack
The supply of energy to a North Caucasus republic wasn't cut short following an armed attack on a hydropower plant
Estonian defense minister criticizes deployment of Russian Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad
Estonian Defense Minister Jaak Aaviksoo has said that he does not understand why Russia is deploying its Iskander missile systems close to the NATO border in the Leningrad Military District.
Dmitry Medvedev's speech at Russian ambassadors meeting
Extracts from Dmitry Medvedev's speech at the recent meeting with Russian ambassadors and permanent representatives in international organisations
Impact of BP blowout on the energy M&A market
The size of the oil spill resulting from the Macondo well blowout and the inability of BP to contain the spill within a reasonable time frame will result in significant changes in the regulatory framework within which the oil and gas industry operates in the US.
Fighting Wars in Cyberspace
Alfred von Schlieffen died almost 100 years ago, barely months before his eponymous plan took Europe to war in August 1914. His final words were claimed to be "keep the right strong," a reference to the German attack on France which was to sweep beyond Paris and envelop the French army, government and nation in a single strategic bound.
Water Dispute Raises Tension Between India and Pakistanis
In this high Himalayan valley on the Indian-controlled side of Kashmir, the latest battle line between India and Pakistan has been drawn.
In Russian Thaw, Opportunity
It's too early, and there have been too many disappointments in the past, to call it a Kumbaya moment. But American relations with Russia are in the midst of an interesting warming trend.
Turkey becomes global power in construction
An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa building dams, stadiums and highways in a boom that's helping drive Turkey to record growth and bolstering its efforts to become a regional power broker.
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