Kiev's ability to resist Moscow is a matter of economics.
Civilian nuclear power could help integrate India, Australia and Japan, while furthering U.S. interests in the region.
Rosneft's and Gazprom's roles may change for the sake of Russia's energy sector.
A proposed law would firm up control of Hungary's natural gas storage facilities at a critical time.
Moscow's reliance on oil and natural gas revenues will complicate energy sector reform.
Coal will remain a competitive South African export, but its rising price is a concern for Pretoria.
Russia's oil and natural gas wealth has rebuilt the country from its post-Soviet weakness.
A change in government could alter the country's position in Europe but not its policies concerning Russia or energy.
Ethiopia's construction of a massive dam could jeopardize Egypt's water supply in the future.
Indian investors continue to target East Africa due to domestic economic problems and the region's growth potential.