MenuDespite Francis Fukuyama’s infamous opinion, history certainly did not end. The imperial collapse was an unintended consequence of Gorbachev’s desire to humanize socialism and save the USSR. He utterly failed in both tasks, but Russia and other Soviet republics were liberated from the Communist nightmare, and the world gained 30 years of relative peace, which is
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The Ghosts Of Fukushima & Japan’s Nuclear Turnaround
Kishida and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are investing a lot of political capital and their long-term industrial policy commitment in nuclear energy. Read the full article here.
Will Germany Abort Its Nuclear U-Turn?
Germany could be a European and global leader if it embraces this renaissance and overcomes its petty inter-party squabbles. Or it can just keep importing coal… and Russian gas. Continued..
Hot Cities And Cold Turbines: Energy In A Time Of Drought
Rivers’ central role in the European energy crisis is their function as the key transport path for coal. As Europe re-embraces coal as it desperately tries to get off the Russian gas needle, demand for coal has skyrocketed. With river barges and ships forced to run at 50% capacity due to depth concerns, the coal supply crisis has become
India, The Rising Power, Is Seeking Oil From The Middle East And Russia
The world’s most populous democracy is searching for ways to satiate its oil hunger, and it has decided to follow the well-worn path of engagement with the Middle East. Continue reading here..
Pariahs And Pals: Emerging Russo-Iranian Energy Cooperation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met for a much-heralded meeting in Tehran on July 19th to discuss energy policy, maritime security, and Syria. Many are eager to portray the meeting as a convergence of principled anti-western leaders who will challenge the international system. Read the full
Energy Policies For Refugee Assistance: Sustainability And Access
Refugees crowded into squalid camps is not a new mental image. The numbers of refugees are continuing to climb globally. This humanitarian crisis is not just a disaster on its own terms but is also an underappreciated part of our modern energy crises. Read the full article here…
Floating Solar: The Most Practical Green Technology?
Earlier this month, the US Army launched a large floating solar array at Camp Mackall on Fort Bragg in North Carolina— the country’s largest domestic military base. This launch marks a critical moment for floating photovoltaics (FPVs) which have yet to attract mainstream attention in the USA. Read the full article here…
China’s Reopening is No Blossoming of Energy Markets
China experts may argue whether this is a setback for President Xi Jinping or not. In the face of faltering growth and energy crises, this haphazard reopening will bring turmoil to global energy markets, but not for the reasons you may think. Read the full article here…
Sailing Solo: The Coming Shipping Revolution And LNG
The Prism Courage, the Hyundai Group’s 134,000-ton natural gas tanker, made history as the first large ship to make an autonomous voyage of over 10,000 kilometers. While many vessels are equipped with autopilot, the ship’s autonomous navigation system HiNAS 2.0 utilized artificial intelligence to steer and select optimal routes and speeds. Read the full article…