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ABOUT JOHN FOSTER

John Foster is an international oil economist, and author, with more than 40 years of experience. His articles have appeared in numerous newspapers, periodicals and websites. His book, Oil and World Politics – the Real Story of Today’s Conflict Zones, was published in 2018. Born in London England, he graduated from Cambridge University. He has held positions with the World Bank, Inter American Development Bank, Petro Canada and British Petroleum.

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Webinar, Pipeline Politics Around the World, Canadian International Council – Edmonton and Nipissing Branches, October 6, 2021. Watch on YouTube.

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Reflections on Pipelines, Policy and Political Impact

Belarus: Freedom and sanctions in a pipeline country

by John Foster | Jun 4, 2021

Belarus: Freedom and sanctions in a pipeline country. Posted: Canadian Dimension, June 4, 2021. Western outrage against Belarus flared again on May 23 when a Ryanair flight destined for Lithuania was diverted to Minsk by an alleged bomb threat. Onboard and detained...

Nord Stream 2: Last ditch opposition to nearly-completed pipeline intensifies

by John Foster | Mar 14, 2021

Caption: Inspectors analyze components of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Photo courtesy Nord Stream 2 Corp. Nord Stream: Last-ditch opposition to nearly-completed pipeline intensifies. Posted: Canadian Dimension, April 14, 2021. In March and early April, when Polish...

Nord Stream 2 pipeline—a saga of intrusion. Though nearly completed, the US is thwarting the project. Canada is also against it. Why?

by John Foster | Feb 23, 2021

Nord Stream 2 pipeline—a saga of intrusion. Posted: Canadian Dimension, February 2, 2021. The saga of US actions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project reads like a John le Carré novel. In spite of the desire of Germany and other European allies to have it built...

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OIL & WORLD POLITICS: THE BOOK

JOHN FOSTER, AUTHOR

THE REAL STORY OF TODAY’S CONFLICT ZONES: IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, VENEZUELA, UKRAINE AND MORE

The stories may be about the petroleum resources of a country. They may relate to a country’s strategic location – as a route for pipelines or a place in close proximity to significant sea routes. Petroleum is only part of the geopolitics, yet it deserves public attention. It is a vital resource for all modern economies, a source of enormous wealth and power. The evidence of international rivalry over petroleum is overwhelming. I call it the Petroleum Game

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