Resource Politics

The good news is Europe is generating more clean electricity than ever before. The bad news is it does not have enough infrastructure to store it. This imbalance is creating a paradox at the heart of the continent’s energy transition: it has abundant renewable energy on one hand, yet still has a deep dependence on gas power on the other.   Europe’s green energy transition refers to the shift away from fossil fuels like coal, oi...

Angola is entering a new economic phase as agriculture emerges as a central driver of growth. While oil has dominated the economy since the early 2000s, farming, food production, and rural industries are becoming increasingly important sources of jobs, investment, and economic stability.   With extensive arable land, favorable climate conditions, and rising investment, Angola is expanding production of crops such as corn, cassava, bananas,...

Argentina is through to the World Cup semifinals, but Messi and company are not exactly storming toward the trophy. Instead, their journey has been full of controversy and drama.   The defending champions looked flat against Switzerland on Saturday and needed extra time to grind out a dramatic 3-1 victory. Their reward is a blockbuster semifinal against England, Argentina’s historic rival both on the pitch and in the long-running sov...

As Southeast Asia seeks cleaner and more reliable energy sources, Canada’s renewed push for nuclear power offers a valuable lesson. Following the release of its new Nuclear Energy Strategy, Ottawa’s nuclear gamble shows that the key questions are not only technical, but also political and economic.   Ottawa has announced plans to build up to 10 new large-scale reactors, with two expected to be under construction by 2035 and fiv...