Archive of My Clips on LIGNET 4/1-4/30/13

These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from April 1 – April 30. 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.

Apr 30 – Kosovo Agreement Could Bring Peace to the Balkans, Finally
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Kosovo-Agreement-Could-Bring-Peace-to-the-Balkans

Apr 30 – Iraq: Government Bans Al Jazeera Amid Rising Conflict
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Iraq-Bans-Al-Jazeera-Amid-Rising-Conflict

Apr 26 – Peru: Government Considers Buying Repsol Assets
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Peru–Government-Considers-Buying-Repsol-Assets

Apr 26 – Bahrain Urges Gulf Unity to Combat Iranian Threat
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Bahrain-Urges-Gulf-Unity-to-Combat-Iranian-Threat

Apr 26 – Poland/Russia: Warsaw Removes Treasury Minister Over Botched Gazprom Deal
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Poland-Russia–Warsaw-Removes-Treasury-Minister-Ov

Apr 25 – Ivory Coast Local Elections Test Post-Conflict Stability
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Ivory-Coast-Local-Elections-Test-Post-Conflict-Sta

Apr 24 – In Cracking Down on Dissent, Kuwait Takes a Step Backward
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/In-Cracking-Down-on-Dissent-Kuwait-Takes-a-Step-Ba

Apr 24 – Somalia: IMF Recognition Gives Hope for Recovery
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/IMF-Recognition-of-Somalia-Builds-Future-Hope-for-

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Archive of My Clips on LIGNET 3/1-3/31/13

These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from March 1 – March 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.

Mar 30 – Monaco Plans Sea-Based Territorial Expansion
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Monaco-Plans-Sea-Based-Territorial-Expansion

Mar 29 – Sudan: Government Requests Rebel Input on Constitution
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Sudan-Government-Requests-Rebel-Input-on-Constitut

Mar 28 – With Energy Deal, a Russia-China Alliance Looms Large
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/With-Energy-Deal-a-Russia-China-Alliance-Looms-Lar

Mar 28 – Nigeria: Eni and Shell Halt Production Over Rampant Oil Theft
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Eni-and-Shell-Halt-Nigerian-Production-Over-Rampan

Mar 26 – Tanzania Gas Find Could Fuel Rapid Growth
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Tanzania-Gas-Find-Fuels-Promise-Despite-Conflict-a

Mar 25 – Chevron and Total Pursue Offshore Republic of Congo Exploration
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Chevron-and-Total-Pursue-Offshore-Republic-of-Cong

Mar 22 – Airbus and Boeing Win Big Orders, But Is The Aircraft Market Overheating?
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Airbus-and-Boeing-Win-Big-Orders-But-Is-The-Aircr

Mar 20 – Bahrain: Tough Job Ahead for Crown Prince to Calm Tension
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Bahrain–Tough-Job-Ahead-for-Crown-Prince-to-Calm-

Mar 19 – Liberia: Government Pins Hopes on Oil Industry
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Liberian-Government-Pins-Hopes-on-Oil-Industry

Archive of My Clips on LIGNET 2/1-2/28/13

These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from February 1 – February 28. 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.

Feb 28 – Ethiopia Bets on Oil Exploration Despite Rebel Threats
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Ethiopia-Bets-on-Oil-Exploration-Despite-Rebel-Thr

Feb 27 – Paris Issues Threat Alert for Benin After Kidnapping of French Family in Cameroon
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Paris-Issues-Threat-Alert-for-Benin

Feb 27 – East Timor Likely to End Deal For Gas Exploration
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/East-Timor-Likely-to-Drop-Woodside-Partnership-For

Feb 26 – Peace Deal for Congo Unlikely to Bring Big Change
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Peace-Deal-for-Congo-Unlikely-to-Bring-Big-Change

Feb 25 – Djibouti: Ruling Party Keeps Grip on Power
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Djibouti-Ruling-Party-Keeps-Grip-on-Power

Feb 25 – Marshall Islands: “Existence” At Risk of Rising Sea Levels
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Marshall-Islands-Existence-At-Risk-of-Rising-Sea-L

Feb 24 – Armenia: President’s Re-election Will Preserve Status Quo
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Armenia–President-Re-election-Will-Preserve-Statu

Archive of My Clips on LIGNET 1/1-1/31/13

These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from January 1 – January 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.

Jan 31 – Morocco Seeks Oil Expansion to Offset Poverty, Radicalism
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Morocco-Seeks-Oil-Expansion-to-Offset-Poverty-Rad

Jan 30 – Bankrupt and Mired in Violence, Honduras Pushes for National Overhaul
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Bankrupt-and-Mired-in-Violence-Honduras-Pushes-for

Jan 29 – Russia: Gazprom Joins Shale Race WIth Siberian Drilling
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Russian-Gazprom-Joins-Shale-Race-With-Siberian-Dri

Jan 25 – Jordan: Election Results a Big Win for King
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Jordan–Election-Results-a-Big-Win-for-King

Jan 24 – Tunisia: Unrest Still Simmers at Source of Arab Spring
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Tunisia–Unrest-Stills-Simmers-at-Source-of-Arab-S

Jan 23 – Eastern Europe Dreams of Shale Success
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Eastern-Europe-Dreams-of-Shale-Success

Archive of My Clips on LIGNET 12/1-12/31/12

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

Archive of My Clips on LIGNET 11/1-11/30/12

These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from November 1 – November 30. 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.

November 29 – Egypt: Rammed Through Constitution Could Lead to Bloodshed
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Egypt–Rammed-Through-Constitution-Could-Lead-to-B

November 29 – Tajikistan: Government Bans Facebook Again
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Tajikistan-Bans-Facebook-Again

November 28 – South American Trading Bloc Turns Left
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/South-American-Trading-Bloc-Turns-Left

November 28 – Hondurans Face Violent Election Year As Zelaya Returns
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Hondurans-Face-Violent-Election-Year-as-Zelaya-Ret

November 27 – Congo: Rebel Advance May Lead to Coup
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Congo–Rebel-Advance-May-Lead-to-Coup

November 26 – Guinea: Tullow Oil Targets Offshore Reserves
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Tullow-Oil-Targets-Guinean-Offshore-Reserves

November 26 – Airbus Wins Big From Beijing EU Carbon Emission Reversal
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Airbus-Wins-Big-From-Beijing-After-EU-Reversal-on-

November 26 – Mauritania Worries Military Action Against Mali Islamists Will Backfire
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Mauritania-Worries-Military-Action-Against-Mali-Is

November 23 – Guinea-Bissau/European Union: Post-Coup Leader Wants Improved EU Ties
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Guinea-Bissau-Post-Coup-Leader-Wants-Improved-EU-T

Archive of My Clips on LIGNET 10/1-10/31/12

These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from October 1 – October 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. Since starting work at LIGNET I’ve written about 186 countries. This month highlights featured 3 cover stories on LIGNET and a story reposted on the Newsmax Money website.

Oct 31 – French Fight Over Globalization Explodes Onto Front Pages
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Mitsubishis-Troubles-in-France-Could-Tip-into-EU-T

Oct 30 – America Movil Faces Resistance in Latin America
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/America-Movil-Faces-Resistance-in-Latin-America

Oct 29 – Russia: Putin Creates World’s Largest Oil Company
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Putin-Creates-Worlds-Largest-Oil-Company

Oct 26 – Israel: Netanyahu to Ally With Ultra-Nationalists in Polls
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Netanyahu-to-Ally-With-Ultra-Nationalists-in-Polls

Oct 24 – Canada: Exxon Mobil Likely to Win Over Oil Regulators
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Canada–Exxon-Mobil-Likely-to-Win-Over-Oil-Regulat

Oct 23 – Island Dispute With UAE a Sign of Iran’s Mounting Aggression
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Island-Dispute-With-UAE-a-Sign-of-Iran-s-Mounting-

Archive of My Clips on LIGNET 9/1-9/30/12

These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from September 1 – September 30. 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. Since starting work at LIGNET I’ve written about 186 countries. It is exponentially harder to find stories about the seven remaining countries – Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Monaco, Nauru, Samoa, San Marino, and Vanuatu.

Sept 28 – Australia: Despite Obstacles, Canberra Urges On Gas Boom
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Despite-Obstacles-Canberra-Urges-On-Gas-Boom

Sept 28 – Presidents of Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico Call For Changes in Drug War
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Presidents-of-Colombia,-Guatemala,-and-Mexico-Call

Sept 25 – UAE: Fear of Islamists Driving Government Policy
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Fear-of-Islamists-Driving-Government-Policy

Sept 25 – Putin Power Play in Central Asia As NATO Presence Fades
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Putin-Power-Play-in-Central-Asia-as-NATO-Presence-

Sept 25 – Iraq: Baghdad Refuses to Reconsider VP Death Sentence
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Iraq-Refuses-to-Reconsider-VP-Death-Sentence

Sept 25 – South Africa: Ruling ANC Divisions Create Obstacle to Zuma Reelection
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Ruling-ANC-Divisions-Create-Obstacle-to-Zuma-Reele.aspx

Sept 21 – Vietnam’s Internet Free Speech Crackdown Threatens Its Economy, Trade
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Vietnam-s-Internet-Free-Speech-Crackdown-Threatens

Sept 21 – Democratic Republic of Congo: Rebels Establish De Facto Government
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-Rebels-Establish-De-F

Sept 21 – Afghanistan: Karzai Removes Pro-Western Regional Governor
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Afghan-President-Removes-Pro-Western-Regional-Gove

Sept 18 – China: Huge Shale Gas Reserves Will Fuel Future Growth
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/China–Huge-Shale-Gas-Reserves-Will-Fuel-Future-Gr

Archive of My Clips on LIGNET 8/1-8/31/12

These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from August 1 – August 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.

August 31 – United Kingdom: Barclays Names Insider as CEO
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Barclays-Names-Insider-as-CEO

August 28 – Bahrain: Escalating Violence Highlights Lingering Sectarian Resentments
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Bahrain–Escalating-Violence-Highlights-Lingering-

August 28 – Gambia: President Calls for Mass Executions
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Gambian-President-Calls-for-Mass-Executions

August 27 – Australia: Police Reopen Investigation into 1982 Israeli Consulate Bombing
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Australian-Police-Reopen-Investigation-into-1982-I

August 24 – Colombia: Cabinet Resigns After President’s Request
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Colombian-Cabinet-Resigns-After-President-s-Reques

August 24 – Kyrgyzstan: Coalition Collapse Could Disrupt Russian Military Agreement
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Kyrgyzstan-Coalition-Collapse-Could-Disrupt-Russia

August 23 – Niger Bracing for Threats from Al Qaeda
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Niger-Bracing-for-Threats-From-Al-Qaeda

August 23 – Cuba: Twelve Mining Officials Sentenced to Prison for Corruption
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Cuba-Sentences-Twelve-Mining-Officials-to-Prison-F

August 21 – Jordan’s King Seeks to Drive Wedge Between Islamists
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Jordan-s-King-Seeks-to-Drive-Wedge-Between-Islamis

August 21 – New Zealand: Prime Minister Announces Early Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/New-Zealand-Announces-Early-Troop-Withdrawal-From-

August 17 – Chevron to Appeal Brazil Ban on Drilling and Operations
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Chevron-to-Appeal-Brazil-Ban-On-Drilling-and-Opera

Archive of My Clips on LIGNET 7/1-7/31/12

These are an assortment of the clips I have written while working for Newsmax’s new site, Langley Intelligence Group Network (LIGNET) from July 1 – July 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. Since starting work at LIGNET I’ve written about 185 countries. It is exponentially harder to find stories about the eight remaining countries.

July 31 – United Arab Emirates: Crackdown Against Islamists Intensifies
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/United-Arab-Emirates-Crackdown-Against-Islamists-I

July 30 – Maoist Meltdown a Bad Sign For Nepal
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Ruling-Maoist-Meltdown-Bad-Sign-For-Nepal-and-Regi

July 26 – Ethiopia: Promotion of Moderate Islam Backfires
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Ethiopia–Government-s-Promotion-of-Moderate-Islam

July 25 – Ghana: President John Atta Mills Dies
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Ghanaian-President-John-Atta-Mills-Dies

July 22 – Mongolia: New Coalition Could Be Blow to Foreign Investment in Critical Mining Sector
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Mongolia–New-Coalition-Could-Be-Blow-to-Foreign-I

July 22 – Iraq: Chevron Signs Oil Exploration Deal with Kurdistan
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Iraq–Chevron-Signs-Oil-Exploration-Deal-with-Kurd

July 20 – Argentina’s Maneuvers Over Falklands Escalate Tensions
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Argentinas-Maneuvers-Over-Falklands-Escalate

July 18 – Yemen: Al-Qaeda Re-Surges With Deadly Attacks in Capital
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Yemen–Al-Qaeda-Re-Surges-With-Attacks-in-Capital

July 17 – Algeria: Algiers in Talks with Exxon, Shell for Shale Gas Exploration
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Algiers-in-Talks-with-Exxon,-Shell-Plan-to-Partner

July 17 – Israel Helps Cyprus Stop Potential Terror Attack
http://www.lignet.com/InBriefs/Jerusalem-Helps-Cyprus-Stop-Potential-Terror-Attac

July 12 – Kenya: New Oil Discoveries Could Fuel Rapid Growth
http://www.lignet.com/ArticleAnalysis/Kenya–Oil-Discoveries-Exceed-Expectations