Salesmen in Chief: Obama & Sarkozy

RTAmerica - March 30, 2010 - Two very different visions on how to regulate markets and prevent the next world economic crisis will clash when President Obama hosts French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the White House on Tuesday. Mr. Sarkozy arrived in Washington amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Europe over trade protectionism and financial regulatory reform in the wake of the deepest global economic downturn since the Great Depression.

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The Hydropower Solution in Central Asia: Yes But...

This article is a case study on how a Central Asian country (Tajikistan) is trying to surf the the wave of the hype for renewable energy such as hydropower and to get involved in the efforts to stabilize Afghanistan. In the process, Tajikistan is bringing back to the table the Rogun hydropower dam project as it is a central element for its energy independence and a source of severely needed foreign currencies that could be earned through the export of electricity. However, a lot of challenges exist.

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Libya: The Energy Player Not To Be Dismissed

This article highlights the formidable energy potential of Libya and the dilemma Western countries face when trying to secure new energy supplies while interacting with an unpredictable leader.

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