NIGHTWATCH: Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Military Pact — Implications for China, India, Iran, And All Others

Pakistan – Saudi Arabia: The initial features of a bilateral strategic security and defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have been agreed upon, according to unconfirmed sources. Under the agreement, Pakistan reportedly will provide all possible support to the Saudi army for defense of Saudi soil in any case of foreign aggression. Rumors in …

SchwartzReport: California Exports Virtual Water to China While Killing Less Influential Farmers

Water is destiny. Here is a view of water you may not have considered. It gets virtually no coverage in the U.S. California Drought: Why Farmers Are ‘Exporting Water’ to China ALASTAIR LEITHEAD – BBC News (U.K.) Phi Beta Iota: “Virtual water” is a vital aspect of true cost economics as pioneered by Herman Daly. …

Evan Ellis: China-CELAC Forum

Here is my new article on the China-CELAC forum. I wish to note that the article does not in any way represent the views of my employer, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, or the U.S. government. PDF: China’s Strategy in Latin America – CELAC Foru Online version: Manzella Report

4th Media: China as Financial Stabilizer for Latin America?

“China Has Good Reason to Help Stabilize Latin American Economies” Although these alliances will primarily be closer to home, most of Latin America is a naturally ally not only because of its increasing trade and commercial relations with China, but because of its common interest in an international political order that favors respect for national …

4th Media: John Walsh on Prosperous China Implications for the USA

A Prosperous China vs An Imperial US JOHN V. WALSH | Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 11:31 Beijing China has stated its goals quite unambiguously. “A moderately prosperous society by 2020” is the first goal and “a strong socialist nation by 2049” as the second. But this may be simplified: China’s leadership wants its people to …

John Maguire: E-Cat (Nickel-Hydrogen Energy Catalyzer) for China by Cherokee & Industrial Heat

Andrea Rossi’s Nickel-Hydrogen Energy Catalyzer (aka E-Cat) is back in the news. Having lain relatively low since reports of 3rd-party tests were released back in May of 2013, Rossi has hinted at a partnership between himself and a U.S. development firm for months. While there has been no official statement it would appear that the partner is North Carolina …