Crossroads Arabia

Solar Power? Not Enough for Saudi Arabia

Solar Power? Not Enough for Saudi Arabia

CROSSROADS ARABIA: If Saudi Arabia is to secure its energy future nuclear power must be part of the mix

 Mondoweiss

Iran Talks Progress: Guess Who’s Unhappy?

Iran Talks Progress: Guess Who’s Unhappy?

ANNIE ROBBINS, MONDOWEISS: The meeting between the P5+1 countries to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme has gone surprisingly well.

 Richard Silverstein

Assassination of Iranian Nuclear Scientist Joint Mossad-MEK Operation?

Assassination of Iranian Nuclear Scientist Joint Mossad-MEK Operation?

RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: I am not a supporter of Iran’s nuclear program. But I am even less a supporter of assassination as state policy.

 Crossroads Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Looming Energy Crisis… Fuelling International Concerns

Saudi Arabia’s Looming Energy Crisis… Fuelling International Concerns

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Demand is outstripping the ability to produce enough oil and natural gas AND continue programs of welfare at the same time.

 Crossroads Arabia

Water Not Oil is the ‘Big Issue’ Facing Kingdom

Water Not Oil is the ‘Big Issue’ Facing Kingdom

CROSSROADS ARABIA: The current rate at which Saudis are consuming water is simply unsustainable. Drastic action needs to be taken. And soon.

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Strange Timing: Saudi Announces Nuclear Deal

Strange Timing: Saudi Announces Nuclear Deal

CROSSROADS ARABIA: With demand for energy soaring in the Kingdom it’s no surprise that the authorities are looking at nuclear energy. In the wake of the Fukushima catastrophe they will, though, face questions from an uneasy public.