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Losing the Peace in Afghanistan

September 3, 2008

Analysis of:Examining Afghanistan | globalstrategyproject.org

This excellant article captures virtually all of the problems currently faced in Afghanistan: 1. Karzai's problem in holding together a government that was carved up among the victorious participants (even if Karzai were a strong leader); 2. The failure of enough countries to contribute significant military resources to this effort; 3. The literal wasting of 5 years by the donor community that sent a bunch of fuzzy-headed romantics to Afghanistan for another "experience" but without improvong the lives of ordinary Afghans and after taking their huge fees and living allowances with them to their next experience.

Protectionism in any Form Does Not Work

September 14, 2007

Analysis of:EU may restrict foreign access to energy assets | www.euractiv.com

Protectionism, or "tit-for-tat" opening of markets is a discredited policy. Depriving some EU countries, not to mention the broader set of developing countries in Europe, of potential investment will not help their development. If "Third Party" investment is allowed, strong regulatory institutions must be ready to ensure that the investment is used to provide services to the public and allow investors the opportunity to make a reasonable profit.

Eon/Endesa Transaction

August 28, 2006

Analysis of:Eon/Endesa | www.ft.com

This is an important issue because:

1. Governments worldwide are trying to attract foreign investment and introduce competition into the power sector and country regulators often look to see what other countries have done and replicate it.

2. Investors have to make decisions for themselves and their clients.

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