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Understanding North Korea’s Fuel Smuggling Networks in East Asia

Understanding North Korea’s Fuel Smuggling Networks in East Asia

By Ankit Panda
How does North Korea keep fueling its military and other needs?
A Quantum Leap Forward: Chinese Influence Grows in Iraq’s Oil Market

A Quantum Leap Forward: Chinese Influence Grows in Iraq’s Oil Market

By Sophie Zinser
A Chinese company is nearing a multibillion-dollar deal with Iraq's state-run oil marketing company.

A Sovereign Iraq Is Key to Securing India’s Energy Industry

A Sovereign Iraq Is Key to Securing India’s Energy Industry

By Michael Haddad
India can support a sovereign Iraq to bolster its energy security.

Shock Saudi Move Causes Historic One-Day Plunge in Price of Crude Oil: What Next?

Shock Saudi Move Causes Historic One-Day Plunge in Price of Crude Oil: What Next?

By Ankit Panda
Early on Monday, Brent crude fell by more than 20 percent, dropping to levels unseen since 2015-2016.

Sorry, an Oil Embargo Won’t Lead to North Korea’s Capitulation

Sorry, an Oil Embargo Won’t Lead to North Korea’s Capitulation

By Paul Musgrave and Yu-Ming Liou
Conventional wisdom on the effectiveness of oil embargoes is mistaken.
Energy in Central Asia: Who Has What?

Energy in Central Asia: Who Has What?

By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and a breakdown of their energy resources.

Rosneft and Russia's Evolving Oil Strategy Explained

Rosneft and Russia's Evolving Oil Strategy Explained

By Nicholas Trickett
Russia's recent deals in the Middle East aren't just about expanding its influence, they’re part of a larger strategy.
Long Overdue: India's Modi Visits Iran, Signing Key Agreements, Setting Broad Agenda

Long Overdue: India's Modi Visits Iran, Signing Key Agreements, Setting Broad Agenda

By Ankit Panda
Modi's visit marks the first bilateral prime ministerial visit since 2001.

Will Kashagan Be Pumping by the Fall?

Will Kashagan Be Pumping by the Fall?

By Catherine Putz
A better question might be whether it’ll be worth it.

Kazakhstan Among the Oil Giants

Kazakhstan Among the Oil Giants

By Catherine Putz
Astana’s oversized dependence on oil has put the country’s economy at the whims of a merciless global oil market.

Narendra Modi in the Emirates: Bridging India’s Gulf

Narendra Modi in the Emirates: Bridging India’s Gulf

By Rohan Joshi
There has been a gradual, yet visible, transformation in India’s relationship with the Gulf Arab states.
China Peak Oil: 2015 Is the Year

China Peak Oil: 2015 Is the Year

By Gabe Collins
Domestic production looks set to peak, with some profound implications for the world market.

Low Oil Prices Won’t Last

Low Oil Prices Won’t Last

By Anthony Fensom
The fall in crude prices benefits many Asian countries, but the good news may be short lived.
The Oil Slick on the Road to China-US Climate Cooperation

The Oil Slick on the Road to China-US Climate Cooperation

By David Livingston and Wang Tao
Without cooperation on oil, China's transition to a sustainable energy future is hardly guaranteed.

Bangladesh: Asia's New Energy Superpower?

Bangladesh: Asia's New Energy Superpower?

By Jack Detsch
After a favorable UN settlement in June, Bangladesh stumbled upon a wealth of energy. Will investors buy in?

Central Asia’s Energy Rush

Central Asia’s Energy Rush

By Michał Romanowski
The region’s major powers are in a tussle to control its rich energy sources.

Iraq Exposes Limits of China’s Non-Interference Policy

Iraq Exposes Limits of China’s Non-Interference Policy

By Oliver Bräuner
Like Libya and Sudan, the recent crisis in Iraq underscores the limits of China’s non-interference policy.
Why Kazakhstan Is Betting on a Green Future

Why Kazakhstan Is Betting on a Green Future

By Erlan Idrissov
Writing in The Diplomat, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister argues that economics, not altruism, must drive the green revolution.

Amid Ukraine Crisis, Russia Pursues Energy Deals With Asia

Amid Ukraine Crisis, Russia Pursues Energy Deals With Asia

By Zachary Keck
Igor Sechin, CEO of Rosneft, is on a tour of Japan, India, South Korea and Vietnam.
China and Iraq Expand Energy and Defense Ties

China and Iraq Expand Energy and Defense Ties

By Zachary Keck
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Iraq saw China's focus expand beyond energy cooperation.

China Doubles Down on Iraqi Oil Gamble

China Doubles Down on Iraqi Oil Gamble

China plans to boost oil purchases from Iraq by 70%, even as security in the country falters.

It's Official: China's the World's Largest Oil Importer

It's Official: China's the World's Largest Oil Importer

According to US, government data, China has finally surpassed the US as the world’s largest oil importer.

China to Invest $28 Billion in Venezuelan Oil

China to Invest $28 Billion in Venezuelan Oil

Beijing and Caracas inked a number of agreements ahead of Nicolás Maduro’s state visit to Beijing this weekend.

Rouhani to the Rescue in Iran?

Rouhani to the Rescue in Iran?

Iran’s economy is currently in tatters. Does the new president hold the necessary keys to improving it?

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