The challenges facing developing countries with new-found natural resource wealth are generally understood in terms of whether they have the institutions of ‘good governance' required to avoid the resource curse. New insights from a political settlements perspective show how deeper forms of...

China is concerned about the security of its sea-lanes for imports and desires to diversify its oil supplies from the Middle East in order to sustain economic growth. These concerns have sparked China's interest in trying to ensure oil supplies from as many sources as possible and in reducing...

pt. 1. Turning oil and gas wealth into sustainable and equitable development -- pt. 2. Entrenching transparency and stakeholder engagement -- pt. 3. Effective management of the oil and gas sector -- pt. 4. Safeguarding security and the environment -- pt. 5. Country-specific models and lessons...

It has been suggested that Africa is experiencing a ‘New Scramble' thanks primarily to its oil and gas wealth, with the United States and the People's Republic of China actively competing for access to Africa's resources. This article aims to scrutinize the claim that Africa is facing a New...