... there continues to be a trend towards reducing coal generation: environmental regulations and taxation policies make new coal projects less attractive. However, as noted, some Asian nations are temporarily increasing coal burning to avoid purchasing expensive ... ... nations), the high cost of imported fuel creates tension—governments are forced to subsidize gasoline for the population to avoid social discontent. Meanwhile, in the Middle East and India, refining is booming: local refineries, oriented towards exporting ...

... as the guarantor of security and survival against the Indian threat. In the eyes of a significant portion of the population (socialized on patriotic and Islamic values), generals are seen as the nation's custodians, and criticizing the military is tantamount ... ... potential is estimated to be in the tens of billions. The hostility hampers the creation of transport corridors, joint energy projects, and tourism exchanges, depriving the citizens of both countries of the benefits of peaceful coexistence. These hidden ...