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This article suggests that geopolitical crises may arise in Somalia, Russia and Mexico. The author contends economic problems lead to political instability. He believes a combination of ethnic disintegration, economic volatility and a decline in hegemony causes violent upheaval. Recessions force countries to focus on domestic problems at the expense of engagement with the wider world. Several other potential crisis spots are Indonesia, Turkey, Congo and Zimbabwe.

Charts are presented on the publication's survey of energy economists including forecasting on U.S. energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and on geopolitical consequences of increased U.S. energy production.

Offers a look at the impact of geopolitical events on the stock market and the Dow Jones industrial average. Impact of the assassination of the head of Iraq's Governing Council on the Dow Jones; Rise of the Dow Jones industrial average due to rumors that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been captured; Price of sweet light crude oil after reports of an explosion near a nuclear reactor in Iran; Decline of U.S. currency after South Korea's central bank announces it intends to diversify its foreign exchange reserves. INSETS: Osama bin Laden Captured?;Iran Under Attack?;South Korea Drops the Dollar?.