As troops are slowly replaced by businessmen, the battle for Iraq's oil is just beginning. Martin Chulov reports
Iraq is embracing independent rule, yet its success will depend largely on outside forces. Martin Chulov reports
The West is more shaken than stirred by Russia’s recent actions in the Caucasus, but what does it mean asks Pamela Ann Smith
Calls by Russian diamond giant Alrosa for a industry regulator may not be all that they seem, says Felix Lowe
As Russia becomes more aggressive regarding its natural gas supplies, Europe faces a whole new energy crisis. Pamela Ann-Smith reports
Vladimir Putin considers his next move
Jirí Komínek examines the new Russia, where energy dominance has replaced military might as the primary lever of power