Billions of Barrels of US Oil Reserves VanishedIn an instant, 33% Oasis Petroleum's oil stocks will disappear from its books. Chesapeake Energy loses 45% of its oil reserves, which is 1,1 billion barrels. Bill Barrett will lose up to 40% of the declared reserves. And this is only the beginning of a magic disappearance.Expert12.22.20155800
Is Trump More Republican Than Others?Donald Trump has been the most controversial presidential candidate in the 2016 electoral campaign after he said "We should not let Muslims enter the US." Although his excessive and shocking rhetoric on Muslims seems aggressive, this is exactly what the Republican Party supports.Yeni Yuzyil12.22.20152490
Storm Brewing in US Bonds MarketThe meltdown in the high-yield bonds market had to inevitably hit the US bonds market. Investment-grade bonds (LQD-ETF and similar bonds) collapsed to their lowest levels for two years on Monday. The problems kicked off when Third Avenue Management refused investors permission to take their money out of their bankrupt unit trust fund.Expert12.21.20151060
ISIL: Offspring of Diplomatic GaffesA month has gone by since the Paris terror attacks which shocked the world. Terror continues to spread around the globe. Surely this means world war? It's hard to get to grips with the world situation, to judge from the newspapers and TV alone. What are ISIL's primary motives?Toyokeizai12.19.20152700
Add Fuel to Flame: Unleashing of America's OilBy the end of the week the US Congress may defy Barack Obama's wishes, and lift the embargo on the export of crude oil, that has been in place for the last 40 years. Yet experts don't expect any flurry of activity – the US has no interest in upping oil production, due to current rock-bottom prices.RBC12.18.20151300
He May Be Culprit, But He's Washington's CulpritIn the military conflict in Syria, the US's primary ally is Turkey. When it comes to keeping Europe in line, Turkey is also an extremely efficient tool for Washington. Within this American strategy, Turkey has been given a complete carte-blanche. Washington quietly looks the other way while Erdogan does his deals with ISIL.7or.am12.18.20153640
Neither Friend Nor FoeVladimir Putin has met with US Secretary of State, John Kerry, for the second time in six months. Prior to Kerry's arrival, announcement was made of support for the 'Syrian Free Army'. However, experts expect no swift progress in settling the Syrian crisis.RBC12.17.20151170
Crisis of American DreamAfter World War II 1945, the US became a global superpower taking a hegemonic place in the world system. At the end of last century, after collapse of the Soviet Union the US was left as a single superpower. Today the US is dividing from within, and there is no more unity within the “melting pot” which can lead to disastrous outcomes.Albawabh News12.17.20153580
New Ottoman Plan: Fragment MidEast Through ISILTurkish President Erdogan has a new plan to control the Middle East and its resources. Downing of Russian SU-24 in the area where the oil flows from ISIL-controlled territories into Turkey, is not accidental. Turkey shares at least one goal with the terrorists, to wipe out Kurds in order to control oil and gas reserves in the Kurdish regions.Albawabh News12.16.20152290
Guns - Favorite Christmas Gift in USAmid continuous shootings in the US, the country is arming intensely. After each mass shooting, including the latest San Bernardino attack, President Obama claims that the authorities should make it harder for a potential killer to acquire weapons. The American firearms manufacturer Smith & Wesson has tripled its profits in the last quarter.Expert12.15.20151650
Eight Risks for World EconomyHSBC has published its end of the year report on the risks world economy will face in 2016. HSBC considers 'good' risks – the reestablishment of capital investment in the USA, and the inflow of capital into the American economy. There are two 'monstrous' risks, recession in the USA, and mistaken monetary policy in the US Federal Reserve.Expert12.14.20151410
Russia Comes Up Roses Facing Turkish TensionRussia victoriously emerged from the conflict following the downing of SU-24 bomber. The tension was ignited by Turkey's mindless actions, which ended unsuccessful to Ankara, to the Pentagon, NATO, and of course, ISIL. Now Russia gained a new status, destabilizing current world order.Shargh Daily12.13.20154740
American Dream of Tactical NukePoland is considering housing US nuclear weapons within its borders, yet it is a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Of Nuclear Weapons Treaty, and they intend to carry out the treaty's conditions scrupulously. However participation in the NPNW Treaty hasn't prevented other signatories from housing American nuclear weapons.Lenta.ru12.13.20157070
Barack Obama Tilting at WindmillsFrançois Hollande and Recep Tayyip Erdogan have recently recognized that betting on Obama's administration in fight against ISIL will be fruitless. As the 2016 Presidential Elections are nearing, American military operations are slated to continue at their present level until the new US administration takes over in 2017.Al-Fadjr12.11.20151850