By Guru Amrit Khalsa As two of the top three Co2 emitters worldwide, the U.S. and India both have much to gain through further collaboration on combating climate change, while also benefiting the entire international community. Unfortunately, pressing domestic realities…
Who is he? Gary Gray was previously Australia’s special minister of state. He was elected to represent Brand in Western Australia in the House of Representatives during 2007 when current Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley vacated the seat.…
India’s consumption of Iranian oil has been an issue of global concern as the United States strives the strengthen sanctions against the Middle Eastern nation. Recently, the Indian government announced that it would continue importing oil from Iran. This decision,…
Who is he? Don Elder was the CEO of New Zealand’s Solid Energy for 12 years until his resignation on February 4. A state-owned enterprise (SOE), Solid Energy is the largest coal mining company in New Zealand. Why is he…
By Jeremiah O. Magpile Indonesia’s uncoordinated management of its natural resource sector and a climate of legal uncertainty is damaging government-investor relations in the mining sector, which contributes roughly 12 percent to Indonesia’s GDP. Natural resource investment is also a…
By Murray Hiebert Editor’s Note: This post is adapted from the executive summary of the new CSIS report Sustainable Energy Futures in Southeast Asia. The report includes recommendations that the U.S. Government has included as part of its recently announced…
Who is he? Mr. Idris Jala of Malaysia is a minister without portfolio in the Prime Minister’s Department, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU). PEMANDU is a government unit established in 2009 to…
Who is he? Dahlan Iskan was the CEO of Indonesia’s state-owned electric company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) from 2009 to 2011, and currently serves as minister of State-Owned Corporations (BUMN). As minister, he has streamlined procurement processes, and established holding…
By Jane Nakano & Molly Walton China and India are two of the world’s fastest-growing economies, and their economic growth drives a strong demand for energy and natural resources. Between now and 2035, global energy consumption is forecast to grow…
Who is he? Mr. Rachmat Gobel is the president and director of PT Gobel International, a global leader in electronic goods. As the head of several corporations under PT Gobel, Mr. Gobel’s leadership made him a natural choice for Chairman…
