War Damage to Hit Return of Libyan Crude
If Libya speeds up the revitalization of its oil industry, Wikistrat predicts a bright future for the country.
Analysis
Iran Implicated in New Delhi Assassination Attempt
It wouldn’t seem to make sense for Iran to orchestrate an attack in the capital of one of the few allies it has left.
India Stands Only to Gain from Pakistan Trade Deal
If the talks collapse, India will have destabilized Pakistan ahead of NATO’s exit from Afghanistan.
Fortress Under Siege? Gibraltan Sovereignty in Jeopardy
The Spanish government has signaled an interest in renegotiating the position of the Rock. What’s at stake?
India Had No Reason to Save Maldives’ Nasheed
New Delhi ignored calls to intervene in the island nation’s coup because its former president never served India’s interests.
Turkey Has One Big Problem in Neighbor Syria
Turkey can’t stand on the sidelines of the Arab spring but intervening in Syria is risky.
Newt Gingrich Wants to Intervene in Syria Too
The Republican presidential candidate said he was “amazed” that the administration had only just started to consider taking action.
Syria is Where “Responsibility to Protect” Goes to Die
Western powers won’t want to antagonize China and Russia by intervening in Syria despite their vetoes.
Western Nations Silent as Libya Tumbles
While Libyans’ disillusionment with their new leaders mounts, the West stands back.
Portuguese Foreign Minister Conducts Economic Diplomacy
The European country’s new center-right government intends to conduct foreign policy with a business mentality.
Turkey “Key” to Resolving Syrian Crisis: Brzezinski
America’s former national security advisors argues Turkey could put pressure on Bashar al-Assad.
Montenegro to Join Russian South Stream Project
The Russian gas pipeline is picking up momentum.
Russia Warns Syria Resolution “Path to Civil War”
Nearly everyone has deserted Bashar Assad but Russia. Why is the Kremlin standing by his side?
Exxon Moves on Kurdistan Deal Despite Baghdad Threat
Wikistrat analyzes the impact of the American oil company’s Iraq operation.
Europe “Essentially Makes Keynesianism Illegal”
Britain stands on the sidelines as the rest of Europe moves toward closer economic and fiscal integration.