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06/23/2026
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Shiite Revival in Lebanon and Iranian Involvement
07/10/2006
How the Mideast picture is changing with the Shiite Revival. See the Link with Ali Nasr Key piece: Ancient Rift. Rising Academic Sees Sectarian Split Inflaming Mideast by Peter Waldman, WSJ, August 4, 2006.
Grouped Articles
With More Cash, Iran Poised to Help Mideast Friends
Wall Street Journal 07/16/2015
Amid Ties to Iran, Hezbollah Builds Its Own Identity
Wall Street Journal 07/21/2006
Israel's Hezbollah Fight Bolsters Syria's Assad
Wall Street Journal 07/21/2006
Key Issue in Lebanon Fighting: How to Stop Hezbollah Rockets
Wall Street Journal 07/17/2006
Mideast Democracy: One Violent Group Finds It Works Fine
Wall Street Journal 07/10/2006
Syrian President May Hold Key To Mideast Crisis
Wall Street Journal 07/18/2006
Shell offshore oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Beaufort Sea 2011-2014
07/05/2006
The issue of new U.S. permits in 2011 for Shell to drill offshore.
Grouped Articles
Mexico Moves to Overhaul Oil Industry
Wall Street Journal 08/13/2013
Senators Pass Mexico Oil Plan as Snag Arises
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2013
Shell, Bruised by Big Bets, Warns of Profit Miss
Wall Street Journal 01/20/2014
Shell gets nod to pursue offshore drilling in Alaska, Gulf of Mexico - The Washington Post
Washington Post 08/05/2011
Oil Rigs Stage Exodus From Gulf of Mexico
Wall Street Journal 07/05/2006
Oil Drillers to Feel Pinch From Crude Fall
Wall Street Journal 08/10/2011
The political system and government in Mexico.
07/05/2006
Elections in Mexico, and the reemergence of the PRI. The stalemate in the political system. The monopolies and oligopolies, and failure to get consensus for improvements in the oil industry, education, and other development.
Grouped Articles
How Mexico Ended Political Gridlock
Wall Street Journal 08/15/2013
Mexican Lawmakers Ready Changes to Election Laws
Wall Street Journal 12/05/2013
Economist 06/03/2015
Free TVs in Mexico Are Seen as Having Political Strings Attached
New York Times 06/04/2015
Wall Street Journal 07/05/2006
Economist 12/19/2007
Oil Drilling and Exploration : 2011-2012
07/05/2006
Grouped Articles
Oil Companies' Spending Boosts Drilling, Services Firms
Wall Street Journal 01/26/2011
Exxon Find Rekindles Domestic Oil Hunt
Wall Street Journal 06/09/2011
Energy Agency Says World Will Turn to Americas for Oil
New York Times 06/16/2011
Oil Rigs Stage Exodus From Gulf of Mexico
Wall Street Journal 07/05/2006
Oil Drillers to Feel Pinch From Crude Fall
Wall Street Journal 08/10/2011
Oil Majors Rediscover Their Exploring Mojo
Wall Street Journal 11/10/2011
US oil exploration- 2008-2012
07/05/2006
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 02/10/2011
Exxon Find Rekindles Domestic Oil Hunt
Wall Street Journal 06/09/2011
Energy Agency Says World Will Turn to Americas for Oil
New York Times 06/16/2011
Oil Rigs Stage Exodus From Gulf of Mexico
Wall Street Journal 07/05/2006
Oil Majors Rediscover Their Exploring Mojo
Wall Street Journal 11/10/2011
Oil Explorers Drill Deep for Project Funding
Wall Street Journal 12/17/2011
WSJ examination in 2010 of two decades of US oil exploration.
07/05/2006
Research by WSJ following the BP oil drilling disaster.
Grouped Articles
An Oil-Thirsty America Barreled Into 'Dead Sea'
Wall Street Journal 10/09/2010
Wall Street Journal 02/10/2011
Wall Street Journal 04/16/2011
Exxon Find Rekindles Domestic Oil Hunt
Wall Street Journal 06/09/2011
Oil Rigs Stage Exodus From Gulf of Mexico
Wall Street Journal 07/05/2006
Oil Drillers to Feel Pinch From Crude Fall
Wall Street Journal 08/10/2011
Questions about China's one-child policy.
06/30/2006
The fertility rate is estimated by one the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences to be at most 1.6, having dropped from close to 3 when the policy was introduced in 1980. Does this policy make sense as the population ages ask critics in the Chinese media? The impact of demographics on China's future.
Grouped Articles
The Slowing of Two Economic Giants
New York Times 07/14/2013
Washington Post 11/16/2013
China to Ease Longtime Policy of 1-Child Limit
New York Times 11/15/2013
Wall Street Journal 11/16/2013
Calculating Shift to What May Really Be 1.5-Child Policy
Wall Street Journal 11/16/2013
Nicholas Eberstadt: China's Coming One-Child Crisis
Wall Street Journal 11/27/2013
Iran politics and government
06/22/2006
Grouped Articles
Prospect of Iranâs Election Stirs Little Hope This Time Around
New York Times 05/08/2013
Ex-Iran President Seeks Comeback Against Odds
New York Times 05/17/2013
Behind Rise of Iran's President: A Populist Economic Agenda
Wall Street Journal 06/22/2006
Iran Redistributes Wealth in Bid to Fight Sanctions
Wall Street Journal 07/27/2011
Embassy Assault in Iran Dramatizes Internal Feud
Wall Street Journal 11/30/2011
In Iran, Election Fears and Economic Woes Test Leaders
New York Times 01/02/2012
Shanghai's return to prominence as business location.
06/13/2006
Grouped Articles
Expo Offers Shanghai a Turn in the Spotlight
New York Times 04/29/2010
Expo Renews Focus on Shanghai's Foreign Side
Wall Street Journal 05/01/2010
Washington Post 12/14/2010
As China's Auto Market Booms, Leaders Clash Over Heavy Toll
Wall Street Journal 06/13/2006
Shanghai's Pudong, Once Soulless, Rises Up
Wall Street Journal 12/21/2011
Wall Street Journal 01/31/2012
The Environment Ministry and efforts to control environmental damage in China
06/13/2006
Grouped Articles
Pollution Is Radically Changing Childhood in Chinaâs Cities
New York Times 04/22/2013
China Seeks to Calm Anxiety Over Rice
Wall Street Journal 05/22/2013
Response to a Cityâs Smog Points to a Change in Chinese Attitude
New York Times 10/24/2013
China to Close 2,000 Factories in Energy Crackdown
New York Times 08/09/2010
New York Times 04/04/2014
For a Breath of Fresh Air in China, A Mere Four Cities Make the Cut
Wall Street Journal 08/12/2013
Shanghai, China
06/13/2006
Grouped Articles
Pollution Is Radically Changing Childhood in Chinaâs Cities
New York Times 04/22/2013
Wall Street Journal 07/16/2013
Expo Renews Focus on Shanghai's Foreign Side
Wall Street Journal 05/01/2010
As China's Auto Market Booms, Leaders Clash Over Heavy Toll
Wall Street Journal 06/13/2006
As China Ages, a Shortage of Cheap Labor Looms
New York Times 06/30/2006
Shanghai's Pudong, Once Soulless, Rises Up
Wall Street Journal 12/21/2011
How Iranians See Themselves and the World
06/07/2006
On the nuclear issue and on the leadership in the Shiite world, on changing oil policy and foreign policy, Iran has expressed its own views.
Grouped Articles
Sohrab Ahmari: An Iranian Insider's View of the Geneva Deal
Wall Street Journal 11/27/2013
Iran Flexes New Clout Beyond Its Borders
Wall Street Journal 03/05/2015
U.S. Risks Political Backlash In Iran Nuclear Offer
Wall Street Journal 06/07/2006
Rising Academic Sees Sectarian Split Inflaming Mideast
Wall Street Journal 08/04/2006
Iran's struggle: The regime tightens its belt and its fist
Economist 01/19/2011
Israelis Embrace Washington's View Regarding Unilateral Military Strike
Wall Street Journal 03/05/2012
The Bush administration's talks on a nuclear agreement with Iran
06/07/2006
Grouped Articles
Iran Opens Talks Offering Nuclear 'Endgame'
Wall Street Journal 10/16/2013
As Bush Settles Into Dallas, Golf Tees and Family Time Now Trump Politics
New York Times 11/02/2013
New York Times 11/03/2013
U.S. Risks Political Backlash In Iran Nuclear Offer
Wall Street Journal 06/07/2006
GOP candidates hammer Obama on his Iran policy during South Carolina debate - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/13/2011
Israelis Embrace Washington's View Regarding Unilateral Military Strike
Wall Street Journal 03/05/2012
Saudi Arabia Tests New Recovery Techniques for Tapping Heavy Oil Reserves
07/10/2006
Saudis and Chevron test steam injection in carbonate rock formations to recover heavy oil at Wafra field.
Grouped Articles
Saudi Arabia Tests Its Potential For Unlocking Heavy-Oil Reserves
Wall Street Journal 07/10/06
Rising Saudi Thirst for Oil Drives Plans to Go Nuclear
Wall Street Journal 06/23/11
Gulf of Mexico exploration and the shifting of drilling rigs to Africa and Middle East that is crimping production of oil and gas in 2003-2006
07/05/2006
The shifting of rigs to other countries- which have better potential and are willing to pay higher day rates exceeding half a million dollars a day- is accelerating the decline in production in the Gulf of Mexico.
Grouped Articles
Mexico Moves to Overhaul Oil Industry
Wall Street Journal 08/13/13
Oil Rigs Stage Exodus From Gulf of Mexico
Wall Street Journal 07/05/06
Chevron oil exploration
07/05/2006
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 11/04/13
Chevron Posts Loss, Readies More Layoffs
Wall Street Journal 02/01/16
Wall Street Journal 06/03/11
Energy Agency Says World Will Turn to Americas for Oil
New York Times 06/16/11
Oil Rigs Stage Exodus From Gulf of Mexico
Wall Street Journal 07/05/06
Oil Majors Rediscover Their Exploring Mojo
Wall Street Journal 11/10/11
The U.S. oil industry- higher industy profits and aggressive oil exploration efforts 2010-2014
07/05/2006
Grouped Articles
Senators Pass Mexico Oil Plan as Snag Arises
Wall Street Journal 12/12/13
Global Oil Glut Sends Prices Plunging
Wall Street Journal 10/15/14
Exxon and Shell Report Strong 2nd-Quarter Profits
New York Times 07/28/11
Oil Rigs Stage Exodus From Gulf of Mexico
Wall Street Journal 07/05/06
Oil Majors Rediscover Their Exploring Mojo
Wall Street Journal 11/10/11
Oil Firms Face Services Hurdle
Wall Street Journal 12/23/11
Shell oil exploration- 2010-2015
07/05/2006
Grouped Articles
Shell, Bruised by Big Bets, Warns of Profit Miss
Wall Street Journal 01/20/14
Shell Places Huge Bet on Arctic Oil Riches
Wall Street Journal 07/08/15
Shell Results Poor, Delays Alaska Plan
Wall Street Journal 02/04/11
Exxon Find Rekindles Domestic Oil Hunt
Wall Street Journal 06/09/11
Exxon Mobil's Turn to Shell Out Some Cash
Wall Street Journal 07/29/11
Shell gets nod to pursue offshore drilling in Alaska, Gulf of Mexico - The Washington Post
Washington Post 08/05/11
Demographic trends and impact on China and India.
06/30/2006
Grouped Articles
Angry young Indians: What a waste
Economist 05/16/13
India’s demographic challenge: Wasting time
Economist 05/16/13
Wall Street Journal 08/30/10
Business in India: A bumpier but freer road
Economist 10/02/10
A Debate Arrives With Japan Politician's Baby
Wall Street Journal 01/06/11
Islam and demography: A waxing crescent
Economist 02/21/11
China's demographics
06/30/2006
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 08/30/10
A Debate Arrives With Japan Politician's Baby
Wall Street Journal 01/06/11
Housing Operators Put Focus on China
Wall Street Journal 03/09/11
Chinaâs Reduced Birthrate May Soon Work Against It
New York Times 04/06/11
China's One-Child Plan Faces New Fire
Wall Street Journal 04/29/11
Counting the Cost of China's One-Child Policy
Wall Street Journal 04/29/11
Merck pricing.
06/21/2006
Grouped Articles
Merck Sets Deal That Prices Zocor Below New Generic
Wall Street Journal 06/21/06
Heart Group Backs Drug Made by Ally
New York Times 01/24/08
Road construction in China falling behind pace of automobile use.
06/13/2006
Grouped Articles
Chinese Car Buyers Should Keep On Motoring
Wall Street Journal 12/26/13
Wall Street Journal 10/23/10
China Traffic Jam Could Last Weeks
Wall Street Journal 08/24/10
A Driver Explosion Leaves China No Closer to Finding a Fast Lane
New York Times 12/22/10
Beijing Cracks Down on Car Buyers
Wall Street Journal 12/23/10
For Auto Industry, Questions About Beijingâs Road Ahead
New York Times 12/29/10
The economic viability and cost for middle and lower income groups of China's high speed rail network
06/13/2006
The huge infrastructure investments -estimated at $300 billion- planned for China's high speed rail network began with a decision in 2004 and were accelerated with stimulus investments after 2008. The cost is about 555 yuan o($86) for the cheapest ticket on the 300 mile Beijing-Shanghai route or 9% of monthly disposable per capita income for urbanites. This creates questions of affordability and access for the majority of Chinese. Rail revenues will not be sufficient to pay for the investment and operation of the lines.
Grouped Articles
New York Times 09/23/13
High-Speed Train Links Beijing, Shanghai
Wall Street Journal 06/29/11
As China's Auto Market Booms, Leaders Clash Over Heavy Toll
Wall Street Journal 06/13/06
Chinese Rail Projects Grind to a Halt as Funds Dry Up
Wall Street Journal 10/20/11
China to Slash Railway Spending
Wall Street Journal 12/24/11
China Blasts High-Speed Rail System
Wall Street Journal 12/29/11
Beijing, China
06/13/2006
Grouped Articles
Pollution Is Radically Changing Childhood in Chinaâs Cities
New York Times 04/22/13
As China's Auto Market Booms, Leaders Clash Over Heavy Toll
Wall Street Journal 06/13/06
Beijing’s migrant workers: School’s out
Economist 09/03/11
China's Lessons From Mexico and Japan
Wall Street Journal 09/13/11
Beijing Bows to U.S. on Air Quality Report
Wall Street Journal 01/07/12
China to Release More Data on Air Pollution in Beijing
New York Times 01/06/12
Iran and Nuclear development.
06/07/2006
Grouped Articles
Iranâs Leaders Signal Effort at New Thaw
New York Times 09/18/13
Rouhani Says Iran Is Ready for Nuclear Talks, With Conditions
Wall Street Journal 09/25/13
Iran Opens Talks Offering Nuclear 'Endgame'
Wall Street Journal 10/16/13
Major Powers Reach Deal With Iran To Freeze Nuclear Program
Wall Street Journal 11/24/13
Iranian Hard-Liners Say Nuclear Accord Crosses Their Red Lines
New York Times 07/16/15
Hard-Line Rise Alters View of Iran’s Nuclear Ambition
New York Times 12/25/09
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