United States – Oct 13
Cost of U.S. crisis action grows, along with debt
The Big Apple loses luster
A power that may not stay so super
People in NY state fed up with prices, politicians
Darley: The California natural gas and big truck addiction scam
Geopolitics & Military
Energy producers – Oct 13
Iraqi government fuels ‘war for oil’ theories by putting reserves up for biggest ever sale
Venezuela to survive crisis despite oil fall
Abu Dhabi: ‘We need slaves to build monuments’
Economic Meltdown in America Saves the World from Peak Oil
It had seemed abundantly clear over the year beginning mid 2007 that rampant economic development in less developed countries, along with the maintenance of economic development in more developed countries, spooked the oil markets. After all both China and India were growing economically at around 10% level.
However, that may be changing.
United States – Oct 8
The U.S. intelligence community as seers without sizzle
What happened to the American Empire?
Financial crisis dims chances for climate legislation
Pakistan and Afghanistan – Oct 7
Britain risks US rift in war against Taliban
Pakistan facing bankruptcy
Pakistan blames US raids for hotel bombing
Index on Afghanistan and Pakistan
Geopolitics – Oct 3
Der Spiegel: America Loses Its Dominant Economic Role
The Geopolitics of Energy: A Systems-Thinking Approach
After war, Russia’s influence expands
Tension as EU monitors enter Georgia
ODAC Newsletter – Oct 3
A digest of news and commentary from a UK peak oil perspective
Geopolitics – Oct 1
Russia Flexes Muscles in Oil Deal With Chávez
Cold War stand-off over pirates’ weapons ship
Lukashenko waits for recognition as Belarus goes to the polls
Belarus elections labelled corrupt as Lukashenko backers win all seats
ASPO VII in Barcelona
The program for the upcoming VII Annual International ASPO Conference is now available.
Peak Oil Review – Sept 29
An executive summary of weekly news from a US peak oil perspective, featuring:
– The bailout
– Gasoline shortages
– Venezuela and its friends
– Briefs
ODAC Newsletter – Sept 26
A digest of news and commentary from a UK peak oil perspective
Geopolitics – Sept 26
Moscow strengthens presence in U.S.’ backyard
US generals planning for resource wars
Pakistan’s Zardari Tries to Keep His Distance from US
