Tag: Europe

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Sunak, Scholz, Macron, and…where is Meloni?

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is quietly doing her share to help Italy and greater Europe with little applause…

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Three Inputs Often Overlooked In The Energy Transition Process

Recent legislation in the U.S. and Europe (and a war in Ukraine) is accelerating energy transition. Yet, the overhaul of policy requires significant change in other aspects of the economic system and individual livelihoods – in particular, the limited resources of metals and rare earth elements, water and land become significantly more important.

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Ukrainian Marshall Plan: A Financial and Psychological Endeavor

The western political discussion on Ukraine remains largely focused on military support. But, as the war continues, foreign ministers and finance ministers across Europe are appropriately starting to discuss the financial cost of the war today and in the future when the international community must help rebuild the country…

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Coal Is Winning in Europe For Now…But Why?

Europe is facing an energy crisis that threatens its ability to phase out coal by 2030…

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Takeaways from COP26 and Modi’s Messaging

Modi may have appeared brash in his approach and his words at COP26…but that cannot overshadow the hard truths raised by his speech…

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Middle East Sovereign Debt Levels Are Rising, But So What?

Middle East sovereign debt levels are rising, but so what? The question of whether the debt levels are sustainable is hard to answer…

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