Business Monitor International (BMI) has just published a special report ‘Fracking Goes Global: State of Play and Outlook’, which examines the latest developments, opportunities and outlook for the global unconventional oil and gas sector, focusing on the proliferation of fracking (hydraulic fracturing) techniques and the impact this will have on energy industries and economies. The… [Read more]
In recent years, there have been indications that the Sahel region of Africa is emerging as a safe haven for Islamist militants. France’s intervention in Mali and the subsequent hostage crisis at the In Amenas gas plant in eastern Algeria last week appear to confirm this trend. There are several reasons why the Sahel is… [Read more]
As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) experiences its biggest shake-up in at least a generation, Business Monitor International (BMI) has just published a special report, MENA Crisis: The Key Risk To Global Recovery And Stability. The report analyses the following topics: The long-term consequences of upheaval for the Middle East and North Africa… [Read more]