Energy evolution
While attempts are being made to move away from fossil fuels for energy production, the transition is not happening as efficiently as many predict. New methods of extracting oil and gas have kept these resources cheap and plentiful and have turned importers into leading exporters. Meanwhile, failed policies – many of them based more on emotion than on scientific facts – have exacerbated many of the problems energy markets face – or created new ones.
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ASEAN’s energy transition: Risks and opportunities
While energy developments in Southeast Asia are often overlooked for other global trends, the region's continued industrialization will increasingly drive worldwide economic growth and energy demand. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' rapid development will make the region a net importer of fossil fuels, bringing opportunities and higher energy security risks, increased costs and accelerated climate changes.
The energy transition: Some inconvenient truths
Fossil fuels, particularly natural gas, should be integrated into the transition to a cleaner energy future. Otherwise, the ambitious climate targets promoted in the richer world will only be virtue signaling.
Critical raw materials: Assessing EU vulnerabilities
Securing the supply of materials that go into advanced technologies has become a political imperative around the world. Rare earth elements present the greatest risk, as China dominates their production. Europe is moving forward with plans for mining, partnerships and recycling, but is that enough to eliminate its geopolitical vulnerabilities?
Opinion: The wrong turn on electric vehicles
For 45 years, governments have been pushing a transition from traditional cars to electric vehicles (EVs). Recently, this has taken the form of huge subsidies to the EV industry and smothering restrictions on carmakers. Yet, big hurdles remain, from China’s dominance of the battery market to pollution caused by electricity ...
Angola: The curse of being stuck between oil and debt
Africa’s second-largest oil producer had been going through a rough patch since the 2014 oil-price collapse – and then came the pandemic. The country’s prospects for post-Covid recovery are hampered by crippling foreign debt and lack of progress in economic diversification. However, Angola has an important edge in sub-Saharan Africa ...
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Expanding state
A trend toward increased government influence in economies and personal life is curbing growth, and freedom, in many Western countries. The outsized role of government results in misplaced incentives, overregulation – which restrains markets and competition – and irresponsible budgetary ...
Middle East politics
The region, one of the cradles of civilization, is going through a turbulent period of historic realignment. Its powers are vying for political, military, economic and religious dominance with local players and outside actors. Armed conflicts, mainly civil wars, are ...
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