Search: USA,OPEC,China (2 materials)

Does the World Need More Oil?

... of sanctions against Iran, disappointment in the pace of growth in the Chinese economy, the situation in the Middle East, and OPEC member countries’ policy. Meanwhile, the oil price is a key factor determining the economic development of many countries,... ... thing is clear: Russia will not turn the tide on the oil market; rather it will exacerbate the current situation. Factor 5: China’s growth rate Reuters China’s rapidly developing economy and growing role as a major oil importer is one of ...

15.09.2015

A Hazardous Game – The Strait of Malacca

... and China anxiously needs oil as the memory of early 2000s energy famish is still fresh. Basically, China cannot trade with OPEC smoothly as it does not give special treatment via some sort of guaranteed quotas and rivalry is fierce from traditional ... ... past century. Moreover, Russia opposes equity investment and it is not corrupt to an extent that it sells major assets, nor can China engage Europe or USA as that is a political minefield. If we recall in 2005 CNOOC tried to buy USA’s Unocal, but it failed spectacularly,...

08.10.2013

Poll conducted

  1. 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%)
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