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Energy Resources and Political Dynamics with Gulf States

Energy Resources and Political Dynamics with Gulf States

For years, oil has been powered our increasingly technologically dependent world. Oil alternatives are becoming increasingly popular, and coupled with the Persian Gulf’s limited supply, many governments have tried to stay ahead of the market, which forecasts a world that’s not dependent on the Arabian Peninsula’s oil.

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At Budget Hearings, Kerry and Congress Talk Strategy

At Budget Hearings, Kerry and Congress Talk Strategy

Last week, Secretary of State John Kerry appeared before the Senate Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee and House Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss the FY2016 Foreign Affairs Budget. That budget, while comprising only 1 percent of overall federal spending, reflects the regional and topical complexity of U.S. policy abroad.

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The FPA’s must reads (Feb. 28-Mar. 6)

The FPA’s must reads (Feb. 28-Mar. 6)

Our five favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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The FPA’s must reads (Feb. 21-27)

The FPA’s must reads (Feb. 21-27)

Our five favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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The FPA’s Must Reads (February 20 – February 26)

The FPA’s Must Reads (February 20 – February 26)

Here’s what you should be reading this weekend.

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The FPA’s Must Reads (February 7 – February 13)

The FPA’s Must Reads (February 7 – February 13)

Our favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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The FPA’s Must Reads (January 30 – February 6)

The FPA’s Must Reads (January 30 – February 6)

Our favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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The FPA’s Must Reads (January 23 – January 29)

The FPA’s Must Reads (January 23 – January 29)

Our favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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FPA’s Must Reads (January 16 – January 22)

FPA’s Must Reads (January 16 – January 22)

Our favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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FPA’s Must Reads (January 9 – January 15)

FPA’s Must Reads (January 9 – January 15)

Our favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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Candid Discussions: Charles Crawford on Speechwriting

Candid Discussions: Charles Crawford on Speechwriting

Charles Crawford CMG is a public speaking and negotiation expert. He worked for 28 years in the U.K. Diplomatic Service, including three postings as British Ambassador to Sarajevo, Belgrade, and Warsaw, before starting a private consulting career in communication technique. In his early diplomatic career he served as Speechwriter in the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth […]

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FPA’s Must Reads (December 19 – December 25)

FPA’s Must Reads (December 19 – December 25)

Our favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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FPA’s Must Reads (December 5 – December 11)

FPA’s Must Reads (December 5 – December 11)

Our favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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FPA’s Must Reads (November 21 – November 27)

FPA’s Must Reads (November 21 – November 27)

Our favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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FPA’s Must Reads (November 7 – November 13)

FPA’s Must Reads (November 7 – November 13)

Our favorite longreads and blog posts from the past week.

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