Tag Archives: Egypt

Oil and Gas Limits Underlie Syria’s Conflict

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Gail Tverberg

In my view, oil and gas resource limits are major contributors to the conflict in Syria. This is happening in several ways: 1. Syria is an oil exporter that is in increasingly perilous financial condition because of depleting oil resources.  When … Continue reading →

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How Oil Exporters Reach Financial Collapse

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Gail Tverberg

Recently, I explained how high oil prices can bring on financial collapse for oil importers. In this post, I’ll discuss the flip side of the situation: how oil exporters reach financial collapse. Unfortunately, we have many examples of countries that … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Problems – Robert Knight interviews Gail Tverberg

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Gail Tverberg

A few days, ago, Robert Knight of  WBIA public radio in New York City interviewed me about the problems in Egypt. The interview touched a little on Libya’s problems as well. I am not certain of when the interview actually … Continue reading →

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What Lies behind Egypt’s Problems? How do They Affect Others?

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Gail Tverberg

We have all been reading about Egypt in the newspapers, and wonder what is behind their problems. Let me offer a few insights. At least part of Egypt’s problem is the fact that in the past the government has threatened … Continue reading →

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