Monthly Archives: April 2015
Middle East’s Oil Industry Remains Strong Despite Turmoil
Middle East’s Oil Industry Remains Strong Despite Turmoil By Kim Reynolds In the world of investment, the prices of important commodities go up whenever there’s political turmoil that can strain the flow of trade. Oil’s value has always been volatile … Continue reading
Rosseau Isn’t the First, nor Last, to Negotiate a ‘Social Contract’ #BreakTheCycle
“50% of Arab world citizens are dissatisfied with public services in their area,” according to the World Bank survey — which prompted not one, but two sessions at the Annual World Bank/International Monetary Fund Spring 2015 Meeting. So it was … Continue reading
Nuclear Energy Debate: Before and After #Jordan #Iran
Despite the continuing airstrikes in Yemen, led by Saudi coalition forces, there are some positive regional developments. Specifically, on April 2nd, a framework for an Iran nuclear reached successful agreement between the U.S. and Iran. The framework is set up … Continue reading