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South Sudan: unexpected independence

... Sudan, defended the interests of the South before the international community. However, Israeli aid to “rebels from southern Sudan” was not quite so altruistic. By supporting the destructive and destabilizing activities in the enclaves of this east African state it deprived the federal government of Sudan of the opportunity to line itself up with the Arab world in their long-standing conflict with Israel. So it comes as no surprise that the state of Israel was among the first countries with which ...

23.09.2011

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The toppling of Gaddafi and prospects of foreign energy companies in Libya

Oil in exchange for support – time tested motto Widely spread today opinion about the depletion of global hydrocarbon reserves triggers off competition for taking them under control. Yielding a profit from North African natural resources, primarily oil and gas, is an important factor making this region attractive for foreign business. The main driving force for developing deposits of mineral resources has always been commercial profitability. Subprime cost of ...

14.09.2011

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Poll conducted

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%)