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A Hazardous Game – The Strait of Malacca

... trigger-happy McCain, but these words would ring in the ears of China’s elite. As why would China eternally follow the 'rules', which are made by and for the hegemon, particularly if China becomes the world’s biggest economy? As Yergin (2011) stresses oil has been a primary energy concern for China ever since Mao, as it was perceived as a main component of a modern economy, in turn, fuelling military and political muscle. Yet, in the 20th century China has experienced repeated cuts like: during the Sino-USSR split, USA’s ...

08.10.2013

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Shale Revolution – Full Steam Ahead!

... where a similar situation of mutual gains occurs. In just the last 5 years, 100,000 jobs have been created causing a buzz throughout Fort Worth, Dallas and Houston; traditional capitals of the US energy industry, particularly the last one. As Daniel Yergin (one of the leading individuals in US energy) argues currently 1.7 million people are employed by the US energy complex with this figure expected to rise to 3 million by 2020. At the same time, the federal budget should see an inflow of $113 billion. Therefore, shale fever is not only profitable ...

15.03.2013

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)