Tag Archives: Putin

Lawrence Solomon: Russia’s rise — a threat to the West

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Lawrence Solomon

(November 8, 2013) America’s demise in the Middle East has made Russia the region’s preeminent power, and a threat to the West. Continue reading →

Posted in Fossil Fuels, Oil | Tagged Egypt, energy, middle east, Obama, Oil, Putin, Russia, saudi arabia, Vladimir Putin | Leave a comment

Lawrence Solomon: Why Russia is in Syria

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Other News Sources

(May 23, 2013) To maintain Gazprom’s dominance in the European market, Putin has been fighting off competitors on numerous fronts. Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy, Natural Gas, Shale Gas | Tagged Assad, Europe, Gazprom, Israel, Mediterranean gas, natural gas, Putin, Syria | 1 Comment

Lawrence Solomon: Vladimir the Great

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Lawrence Solomon

(March 2, 2012) After centuries of serfdom, Putin has delivered prosperity. But it is also easy to foresee a Russian economic collapse, if Putin follows in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessors: Peter the Great and Catherine the Great. Continue reading →