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06/23/2026
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The challenges facing Calderon as he tries to reshape the economy of Mexico.
05/22/2006
The Mexican economy is expected to see a GDP decline of nearly 7% in 2009. With the serious downturn in the auto industry and in other industries, serious problems with monopolistic firms and high prices in the telecom sector, underinvestment in the oil sector, and the impact of the war on drug cartels, one expert says its surprising that Calderon is still fighting all these battles.
Grouped Articles
Mexico's Big Cellular Problem: Carlos Slim
BusinessWeek 05/27/2010
Mexico Restores Ex-Ruling Party to Power
Wall Street Journal 07/02/2012
Mexico’s truth, from Mr. Calderón - The Washington Post
Washington Post 10/01/2012
Pocketbook Issues Weigh on Mexico Voters
New York Times 06/30/2012
Mexico's Calderón: No Letup In Drive Against Drug Cartels
Washington Post 09/03/2009
Mexico Power Takeover Creates Sparks
Wall Street Journal 10/12/2009
Toyota's Scion model
05/19/2006
Grouped Articles
Who's Buying 'Youth' Cars? Seniors
Wall Street Journal 08/13/2013
BusinessWeek 05/19/2006
Toyota Prices Scion iQ at $15,995
New York Times 07/21/2011
Detroit Hopes Smaller Cars Can Give it More Horsepower
Wall Street Journal 04/23/2012
Honda's hybrid cars
05/18/2006
Grouped Articles
Playing Up the Sporty Side of a Honda Hybrid Coupe
New York Times 08/22/2010
With Gas Prices Less of a Worry, Buyers Pass Hybrid Cars By
New York Times 05/14/2015
Honda Pledges to Make Hybrid Cars in China
Wall Street Journal 11/06/2010
BusinessWeek 05/18/2006
Honda Plans Push for Hybrids in China
Wall Street Journal 09/15/2011
Honda Begins Deliveries of Battery-Powered Fit
New York Times 01/27/2012
Britain and nuclear energy
05/17/2006
EDF's plans to build the first nuclear plant in Britain in 30 years.
Grouped Articles
EDF to Build New Nuclear Power Plant in U.K.
Wall Street Journal 10/21/2013
Deal to Build a British Nuclear Plant Assumes a Role for Government
New York Times 10/21/2013
In Britain, Nuclear Reactors to Be Shut Down in Fault Investigation
New York Times 08/11/2014
EDF Shares Dive After Finance Chief Quits Over How to Finance U.K. Nuclear Project
Wall Street Journal 03/08/2016
Britain: Blair Urges New Nuclear Plants
New York Times 05/17/2006
2 Companies Exit Nuclear Project in Britain
New York Times 03/29/2012
Cherry Automobile Company
05/17/2006
History and growth of Cherry Automobile Company. Its cars in China's home market and overseas.
Grouped Articles
Auto Sales Keep Humming in China
Wall Street Journal 05/09/2013
Chinese Car Makers Struggle to Lure Buyers
Wall Street Journal 04/21/2014
Subsidies Stoke China's Domestic Car Makers
Wall Street Journal 05/24/2014
China’s motor industry: The coming crash
Economist 04/25/2015
Foreign Car Factories Curb Output in China
Wall Street Journal 08/24/2015
In China, Chery Automobile Drives an Industry Shift
Wall Street Journal 12/04/2007
China's automaker Geely.
05/17/2006
Grouped Articles
Auto Sales Keep Humming in China
Wall Street Journal 05/09/2013
Geely's Li Doubles Down on Volvo
Wall Street Journal 06/06/2013
Chinese Car Makers Struggle to Lure Buyers
Wall Street Journal 04/21/2014
China's Geely Shouldn't Drive Solo
Wall Street Journal 04/21/2014
Subsidies Stoke China's Domestic Car Makers
Wall Street Journal 05/24/2014
China’s motor industry: The coming crash
Economist 04/25/2015
Gazprom
05/15/2006
Grouped Articles
Gazprom Faces Effects of Politics on Its Bottom Line
New York Times 04/22/2015
Gazprom Looks Good for Only a Short-Term Romance
Wall Street Journal 07/12/2010
German U-turn Won't Change Gazprom's Direction
Wall Street Journal 06/02/2011
Sakhalin Island: Journey To Extreme Oil
BusinessWeek 05/15/2006
Wall Street Journal 08/31/2011
Wall Street Journal 09/05/2012
National Oil Companies and how this is changing the entire Oil Picture
05/15/2006
Grouped Articles
Sakhalin Island: Journey To Extreme Oil
BusinessWeek 05/15/2006
Why You Should Worry About Big Oil
BusinessWeek 05/15/2006
In Oil's New Era, Power Shifts To Countries With Reserves
Wall Street Journal 06/14/2006
Brazil's Oil Giant Is Drilling Far From Home Waters
New York Times 07/07/2006
Online Extra: Can Gazprom Keep the Gas On?
BusinessWeek 07/31/2006
Why Russians Love GazpromNo Matter What The World Thinks
BusinessWeek 07/31/2006
Russia's future in technology.
05/13/2006
Efforts to close a growing gap in science and technology with western European countries and the USA. Moves to give more state funds to innovative Russian companies in procurement practices. Dependence on oil and minerals for 80% of Russia's export revenues distorts the situation for technology development.
Grouped Articles
Medvedev Makes a Slight Break With Putin
Wall Street Journal 05/19/2011
Russia Decides It's Time to Try Modern Oil Drilling
New York Times 05/13/2006
Itâs the P.Q. and C.Q. as Much as the I.Q.
New York Times 01/29/2013
Russia's WTO Membership Faces Rocky Road
Wall Street Journal 02/22/2011
Rosneft strategies
05/13/2006
Grouped Articles
Rosneft Takes 30% Stake in U.S.-Listed Oil-Services Firm
Wall Street Journal 08/23/2014
Sanctions Over Ukraine Put Exxon at Risk
Wall Street Journal 09/12/2014
Russia's Rosneft Eyes German Oil Plants
Wall Street Journal 08/27/2010
The End of History for Russian Oil
Wall Street Journal 01/24/2011
Setback in Rosneft Deal Suggests BP Misread Russia
New York Times 04/09/2011
Wall Street Journal 05/07/2011
Detroit automakers, Toyota, and the publicity war over domestic content for cars sold in the U.S.
05/11/2006
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 05/11/2006
Nigeria- politics and government 2010-2016
05/11/2006
Grouped Articles
An Accidental Leader Stirs Hopes in Nigeria
New York Times 02/20/2010
Beleaguered, Nigerians Seek to Restore a General to Power
New York Times 01/23/2015
Nigeria Votes in Sharply Contested Presidential Election
New York Times 03/28/2015
Muhammadu Buhari Defeats Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria Election
Wall Street Journal 04/01/2015
In Nigeria’s Election, Muhammadu Buhari Defeats Goodluck Jonathan
New York Times 03/31/2015
Muhammadu Buhari, a Familiar, and Now Less Divisive, Choice in Nigerian Election
New York Times 03/31/2015
Creating a new model for fighting the war against religious extremism in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
05/10/2006
The new model is to make economic development akey part of every effort, and provide security for people to lead normal lives.
Grouped Articles
Extremists Pursue Mainstream in Pakistan Election
New York Times 05/05/2013
From the mountains to the sea: A Chinese vision, a Pakistani corridor - The Washington Post
Washington Post 10/24/2015
Wall Street Journal 05/10/2006
In Pakistan, Two Sisters Turn Up Heat on Musharraf
Wall Street Journal 07/18/2007
Pakistan Plunges Deeper Into Chaos
Wall Street Journal 11/10/2007
Economist 11/08/2007
Western Liberal Democratic Government Thought and Processes
05/19/2006
Way political economy and jurisprudence thought has developed in western countries, and how it has shaped the institutions, structures, thinking and governance and economic development in these countries, and acted as a role model for other countries.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 05/19/06
Honda in the U.S. auto market
05/18/2006
Honda has increased sales in the U.S. auto market in the downturn.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 12/21/11
Honda CEO Rethinks Car Maker’s Priorities
Wall Street Journal 12/05/14
Honda, Grappling With Quality Problems, Will Replace Its President
New York Times 02/23/15
Honda Quarterly Profit Jumps 38 Percent
New York Times 01/30/08
Honda Raises Forecast; Fuel-Saving Cars Lift Net
Wall Street Journal 01/31/08
Honda Moves into the Passing Lane
BusinessWeek 10/08/09
Honda always stuck to its emphasis on the environment and fuel efficient smaller cars.
05/18/2006
Honda's long committment and not wavering is putting it just where it wants to be focused on the small car segment and fuel efficient cars that have everything else.
Grouped Articles
Honda Stays True to Efficient Driving
New York Times 08/26/08
Honda Moves into the Passing Lane
BusinessWeek 10/08/09
Cars shrink under pressure from government and consumers.
Detroit News 01/09/10
Small Engine shift signals big changes for buyers.
Detroit News 01/09/10
Toyota's Prius top sellig car in 2009.
Detroit News 01/09/10
Ford’s Bet: It’s a Small World After All
New York Times 01/10/10
Battling it out in the Chinese Market- GM, Toyota, VW and others
05/17/2006
Grouped Articles
Volkswagen Chief Retains Support; Car Maker Hires North American Chief
Wall Street Journal 01/20/16
What Drives China's Car Buyers
BusinessWeek 05/17/06
In Chinese Market, Toyota's Strategy Is Made in U.S.A.
Wall Street Journal 05/26/06
Toyota May Add China Capacity to Hit Sales Goal - WSJ.com
Wall Street Journal 11/24/06
Volkswagen Aims at Fast Lane in U.S.
Wall Street Journal 10/05/10
For âReinventedâ Toyota Camry, Readiness Is All
New York Times 10/12/11
Toyota's new priorities and strategy under Akio Toyoda.
05/17/2006
The grandson of founder Kiichiro Toyoda takes charge after the global economic crisis of 2008-2009. Toyota enters a new period with different priorities.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 05/08/13
Toyoda Rues Excessive Profit Focus
Wall Street Journal 03/02/10
Toyota Director Aims to Speed Up Decision Making
Wall Street Journal 07/23/13
Toyota Scrambles to Catch Up in Brazil
Wall Street Journal 08/26/13
In Rapid Turnaround, Toyota Is on Track to Post Record Earnings
New York Times 02/04/14
Toyota Offers Tepid Outlook After Big Gains
Wall Street Journal 05/09/14
France and the importance of farming economically and culturally
05/16/2006
Grouped Articles
French Resistance To Trade Accord Has Cultural Roots
Wall Street Journal 05/16/06
Gazprom, Shell, and the Sakhalin II energy project
05/15/2006
Grouped Articles
Risk-Taking Shell CEO Stays in Race
Wall Street Journal 03/29/07
Sakhalin Island: Journey To Extreme Oil
BusinessWeek 05/15/06
Wall Street Journal 08/31/11
Rosneft's efforts to acquire western technology
05/13/2006
Grouped Articles
Sanctions Over Ukraine Put Exxon at Risk
Wall Street Journal 09/12/14
Russia Decides It's Time to Try Modern Oil Drilling
New York Times 05/13/06
Exxon Wins Arctic Deal, Gives Russia U.S. Access
Wall Street Journal 08/31/11
Russia's Need Is Exxon's Opportunity
Wall Street Journal 08/31/11
Wall Street Journal 09/01/11
Norway's Statoil Signs Arctic Deal With Russia's Rosneft
Wall Street Journal 05/07/12
How the new Russian economy is being built around world leaders in key industries- Putin's first term
05/13/2006
Oil, gas, auto, aircraft manufacturing, aluminium and other industries are being consolidated by Russian policy under Putin to produce world leaders.
Grouped Articles
Washington Post 05/09/13
Russia's Tech Startup Scene Retreats Amid Ukraine Conflict
Wall Street Journal 09/09/14
Boeing, Russia Create Venture, Easing Concern of Retaliation
Wall Street Journal 08/12/06
Lukoil to Invest Billions to Grow
Wall Street Journal 09/06/06
Russia Sues Over Sakhalin II Project
Wall Street Journal 09/05/06
State-Owned Russian Bank Buys a 5% Stake in EADS
New York Times 09/12/06
Russia's oil industry
05/13/2006
Grouped Articles
The End of History for Russian Oil
Wall Street Journal 01/24/11
Russia Seeks Foreign Investment to Fill Budget Gap
New York Times 01/24/11
Setback in Rosneft Deal Suggests BP Misread Russia
New York Times 04/09/11
Russia Decides It's Time to Try Modern Oil Drilling
New York Times 05/13/06
Sakhalin Island: Journey To Extreme Oil
BusinessWeek 05/15/06
Group of 8 Talks, Like So Much These Days, Are All About Energy: Russias Gas and Oil
New York Times 07/13/06
Nigeria's economy- 2009-2016
05/11/2006
Grouped Articles
A High-Wire Act for Nigeria's Oil Minister
BusinessWeek 09/16/10
Electricity in Nigeria: Let there be light
Economist 10/23/10
Nigerian Central Bank Governor Ousted
Wall Street Journal 02/21/14
Nigeria's Economy Surpasses South Africa's in Size
Wall Street Journal 04/07/14
Foreign Investment in Africa Seen at Record $80 Billion in 2014, Report Shows
Wall Street Journal 05/20/14
Nigeria’s Tumbling Currency a Victim of Falling Oil Prices
Wall Street Journal 12/03/14
The oil sector in Nigeria.
05/11/2006
Grouped Articles
Africa's Richest Man Bets Big on Oil Refinery
Wall Street Journal 12/28/13
Nigerian Central Bank Governor Ousted
Wall Street Journal 02/21/14
Nigeria's Oil Revenue Faces an Accounting
Wall Street Journal 04/13/14
Wall Street Journal 04/13/14
Fall in Oil Prices Threatens Africa’s Economic Growth
Wall Street Journal 12/12/14
Wall Street Journal 04/28/15
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