April 11, 2013
by Nick Ottens
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Last month, I supervised a Wikistrat simulation that asked analysts to describe how Russian president Vladimir Putin might fall before his third term expires in 2018. The Prague Post, where I write mainly about European and Russian energy relations and … Continue reading
January 6, 2013
by Nick Ottens
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We recently concluded a strategic simulation about the near future of Iraq at Wikistrat, the geostrategic consultancy where I’m a contributing analyst. You can read a round-up of the simulation’s conclusions at the company’s blog. I particularly enjoyed a number … Continue reading
July 27, 2012
by Nick Ottens
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As the shale oil and gas revolution is revitalizing American industry and coming to Europe, one country stands to lose the most — Russia. Shale is controversial on both sides of the Altantic. Opponents believe that hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” … Continue reading
March 4, 2012
by Nick Ottens
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A huge challenge for China going forward will be its aging population. Courtesy of the “one child” policy and the improvements in living conditions and health care that come with its economic rise, there will be fewer and fewer Chinese … Continue reading
February 19, 2012
by Nick Ottens
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At Wikistrat, we’re in the strategic planning phase of the North American Energy Export Boom simulation, drafting policy options for the different actors involved. In the European Union section, two policy options stand out. One is timid and allows Europe … Continue reading