Something special happens on the Mediterranean coast in August and perhaps we should let world events fade into the background for a few weeks.
The Russians are Coming
Russia will likely invade Ukraine in the coming days and this will probably set back international cooperation for years to come on critical issues such as gas supplies to Europe and the peaceful development of the Arctic
Another Scramble. This One for the Arctic
The Arctic is becoming a hot spot in terms of industry and politics and this is driven by both the opportunity to exploit its mineral riches and as a shipping route.
The Game is Afoot – the scramble for Rare Earths
There is a worldwide scramble going on to develop alternative sources for rare earths …