These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from December 1 – December 31. These articles were published on their site following review by their Analysis Team. Shorter pieces (InBriefs) do not require any sign up, however longer articles (Analysis) do require a subscription to the site.
Dec 31 – Canada: Apache and Chevron Team Up for LNG Project
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Apache-and-Chevron-Team-Up-For-Canadian-LNG-Projec
Dec 31 – Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Seek Membership in Russian-Led Customs Union
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Kyrgyzstan,-Tajikistan-Seek-Membership-in-Russian-
Dec 28 – US Shale Boom Forces Trinidad and Tobago to Regroup
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/US-Shale-Gas-Boom-Forces-Trinidad-and-Tobago-to-Re
Dec 27 – Falklands Dispute Pushing Argentina to the Left
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Falklands-Dispute-Pushing-Argentina-to-the-Left
Dec 26 – UK and UAE Grow Closer Despite Human Rights Concerns
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/UK-and-UAE-Grow-Closer-Despite-Human-Rights-Concer
Dec 25 – More Major Gulf of Mexico Oil Discoveries
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/More-Major-Gulf-of-Mexico-Oil-Discoveries
Dec 25 – Malawi Targets Oil Exploration
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Malawi-Targets-Oil-Exploration
Dec 23 – Kuwait: Crackdown on Islamist Opposition Looms
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Kuwait-Crackdown-on-Islamist-Opposition-Looms
Dec 21 – Oman/UK Oman Signs $4 Billion Fighter Jet Deal With BAE
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Oman-Signs-$4-Billion-Fighter-Jet-Deal-With-BAE
Dec 21 – Ivory Coast: Militants Strike Military and Police
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Ivory-Coast-Militants-Strike-Military-and-Police
Dec 20 – Will Lowering Corporate Tax Rate Help Cure Portugal?
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Is-Corporate-Tax-Rate-Cut-a-Cure-For-What-s-Ailing
Dec 18 – Brazil: Court Decision Improves Chevron’s Prospects
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Brazil–Court-Decision-Improves-Chevrons-Prospects
Dec 14 – Losing Out in Europe, Gazprom Turns to Asia
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Gazprom-Turns-to-Asia-to-Revive-Exports
Dec 14 – Pakistan: Eni Moves Quick to Expand Exploration Presence
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Eni-Moves-Quick-to-Expand-Exploration-Presence-in-
Dec 14 – Nigeria: ExxonMobil Warns of Looming 40 Percent Production Decline
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/ExxonMobil-Warns-Nigeria-of-Looming-40-Percent-Pro
Dec 14 – Cayman Islands: Premier of Tax Haven Arrested on Corruption Charges
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Cayman-Islands-Premier-Arrested-on-Corruption-Char
Dec 13 – Shifting Leftward, Romania Heeds the Call of a New Generation
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Shifting-Leftward-Romania-Heeds-the-Call-of-a-New-
Dec 11 – Argentina: Chevron-YPF Deal in Trouble
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Chevron-YPF-Deal-in-Trouble-in-Argentina
Dec 6 – Despite Rising Anti-Semitism, Europe Still Friend to Israel
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Despite-Rising-Anti-Semitism,-Europe-Still-Friend-
Dec 6 – Slovenia: Mass Anti-Austerity Protests Continue Despite Election Outcome
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Mass-Anti-Austerity-Protests-in-Slovenia-Continue-
Dec 6 – Mozambique: Eni Scores More Gas Off Mozambique
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Eni-Scores-More-Gas-Off-Mozambique
Dec 4 – Tunisia: Angry, Unemployed Youth Threaten Stability
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Tunisia–Youth-Protests-Threatens-Stability
Dec 4 – Central African Republic: Rebel Violence Intensifies
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Rebel-Violence-Intensifies-in-Central-African-Repu
Dec 3 – Kuwait: Unrest Will Continue After Low Turnout Election
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Kuwait–Risks-from-Islamists-Remain-Following-Low-
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