Why the roar of the Russian bear also rattles East Asia

Why the roar of the Russian bear also rattles East Asia

Special to WorldTribune.com By Donald Kirk, East-Asia-Intel.com The Russian bear is definitely waking up after a long period of hibernation. Russian troops have taken over the Crimean peninsula, and it’s hard to believe they’re about to leave under a blitzkrieg of scolding by President Obama and a phalanx of editorialists and European leaders. The Russian […]

Iran and Russia agree: Their missile deal does not defy sanctions

Iran and Russia agree: Their missile deal does not defy sanctions

Special to WorldTribune.com By Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com Iran’s government insists Russian-made S-300 missiles are defensive weapons, therefore not subject to the international ban on weapons exports to Iran. The Russians apparently agree, and are thus in open defiance of the U.S.-led effort to isolate Iran that is developing its own nuclear and long range missile […]

Canada contractor sees shale oil promise in southeastern Turkey

Canada contractor sees shale oil promise in southeastern Turkey

Special to WorldTribune.com ANKARA — Turkey’s shale reserves could prove promising for energy exploration. A Canadian contractor has assessed that the Silurian Dadas shale in southeastern Turkey could contain significant amounts of oil. The Calagary-based Anatolia Energy Corp. compared Silurian to the U.S. shale deposits of Eagle Ford, Barnett and Niobrara. Anatolia said it would […]