Oil, the Middle East, and foreign politics
When China faces complex strategic problems, the same dichotomy always emerges: the problem is serious, as is…
Does China’s Solution To The “Malacca Problem” Lie In Pakistan?
The “Malacca Problem” has been pervading the economic policy debate in China ever since it came to light in…
China And Myanmar: An Energy-Based Friendship
A stronger friendship with China may be flowing through the pipelines in Myanmar. Cast into doubt by recent events,…
Shale Gas And Europe’s Dangerous Lack Of Common Energy Policy
The first thing that comes to mind when discussing energy is the rising price of crude oil and the…
China Gains Concessions, But With Uncertain Partners
Following the threat of sanctions by the United States, Iranian oil exports fell this year from 2.5 million barrels…
The German and Chinese energy strategy — Prof. Alberto Bazzan, Osservatorio Asia SC
The German government, supported by strong transversal parliamentary support (a rare event), has recently approved the shut-down of its…