As the world’s second largest crude oil producer, Iran is too important of an energy partner for China to simply sideline out of geopolitical pressure.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
Getting Russia Wrong Over Syria
All the major media outlets are producing black-and-white views of the situation, omitting the nuances and erasing shades of grey.
Canada: A Petrostate Suffering from the Dutch Disease?
June was a month full of debate regarding the effect of Alberta’s oil sands on Canada’s economy and environment.
Securities Trading with India
On June 11, Washington approved 6-monthexemptions on its Iranian sanctions to India, South Korea, Turkey, Malaysia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Taiwan.
Models of Integration: The Southern African Development Community (SADC)
As the regional economic and political hegemon South Africa must embrace a strong leadership role to better facilitate the integration process and drive growth in the SADC area.
James Bridger Speaks on Counter-Piracy
On June 21 the NCC’s Maritime and African Security Analyst James Bridger spoke on a panel at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC.
China in Africa: a Lasting Friendship?
The China International Fair on Trade in Services, ending on June 1, 2012, signified yet another move forward in Sino-African relations.
A Growing Sectarian Divide in Iraq
Last week marked one of the bloodiest in Iraq since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in December of last year. With a series of attacks on Shi’a targets claiming over 100 lives, concerns that sectarianism is re-emerging in Iraq are beginning to surface.
Rapid Population Growth Adds to Religious Tensions in Nigeria
Nicholas Bishop argues that economic and demographic factors are leading to a rise in religious tensions. According to the author the Nigerian government’s heavy handed response to the terrorist campaign by Boko Haram may be counter productive and exacerbate tensions.
Patience is a Virtue: The ACOTA Training Mission in Burundi (Interview)
Alexander Lomasney worked for the US State Department’s Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) program, as a contractor with Northrop Grumman.