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 'Human rights: the next climate change?' 60 seconds Q&A with John Ruggie (Jul 08)
The UN special representative is trying to recast the business & human rights debate. Will he succeed? Critical Resource catches up with him. More >>
 Critical Resource update (Jul 08)
New associate joins, research on the geopolitics of resources, progress on our risk rating tool LicenseSecure™, and examples of recent work. More >>
 'Chasing Iraqi oil' - interview with International Security Network (Jul 08)
Major oil companies are on the verge of deals which appear to seal their future influence in Iraqi oil development - potential pitfalls are numerous. More >>
 'An unfunny Gag in Indonesia' - published by Ethical Corporation (Jul 08)
A controversial multi-billion dollar project on the tropical island of Gag poses complex issues for BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company. More >>
 'Oil - paying the political price' - published by BBC website (Jun 08)
Worried about the growing cost of oil? Here's another reason to worry: the effect of the high oil price on international politics. More >>
 'Backlash fuels supply problems' - published by The Telegraph (Jun 08)
Western political leaders are showing themselves to be embarrassingly impotent, at least when it comes to influencing the oil price. More >>
 'Investing in rogue regimes' - interview with BBC World Service (Jun 08)
What are the issues and risks for firms investing in regimes such as Zimbabwe? Daniel Litvin comments in this radio interview. More >>
 'Ethical confusion in the Congo' - published by the Mining Journal (May 08)
Criticisms of a new partnership between the UK government and mining firms in the Congo may be a case of NGOs barking up the wrong tree. More >>
 'The rights and wrongs of HRIAs' - published by the Mining Journal (Apr 08)
Human rights impact assessments (HRIAs) are attracting high-level support. Do they add value to existing assessment processes? More >>
 - small_thumbnail.jpg) 'Dangerous moves in the Iraqi oil game' - published by Ethical Corporation (Mar 08)
Companies which strike oil deals with the Kurdish region in Iraq may be helping to undermine the process of Iraqi national conciliation. More >>
'Should oil companies be signing deals in Iraq?' - interview with Ethical Corporation (Mar 08)
In this podcast, Daniel Litvin comments on the dangers of signing oil deals in Iraq before firm national legislation is in place. More >>
 Critical Resource update (Dec 07)
An update on our activities, including examples of recent client projects and commentary in international media. More >>
 'Sustainability activists look east' - published by the Mining Journal (Dec 07)
Recent controversies faced by the Indian mining firm Vedanta may bring a smile to the lips of western mining executives. More >>
 'Storm warning' (Dec 07)
Resource firms can make or lose billions of dollars depending on how well they understand stakeholder pressures facing projects. More >>
 'Turn up the heat on OPEC' – published by the Guardian website (Dec 07)
Industrial nations should use global climate talks to ramp up pressure on OPEC over future oil supplies. More >>
'Chinese investment in Africa' – interview with Emerging Markets (Oct 07)
Western companies fear being undercut by the perceived lower standards of some competitors in Africa. More >>
 Critical Resource update (Sep 07)
Examples of some recent client projects and media coverage, plus the development of our stakeholder analysis tool. More >>
'Big business & global governance' – keynote speech at EABIS (Sep 07)
Companies are better at managing societal issues than in past decades – but success also depends on governments acting more effectively. More >>
'Energy security' – interview with Das Parlament (Sep 07)
Growing competition for oil and mineral reserves has made energy an effective political weapon. More >>
 'Global energy security: a burning issue' - published by Optima (Sep 07)
The world may now be entering a decades-long period of heightened tension and conflict over energy supplies. More >>
 'Iraq’s crude quagmire' - published by Prospect magazine (Aug 07)
Many think it was a war for oil, but US and British companies may end up getting none of it. More >>
 'Mining politics goes global' - published by the Mining Journal (Jul 07)
Recent high profile gatherings show world leaders starting to treat mining as a hot topic. Forward-thinking mining firms will welcome the attention. More >>
 'Shifting battle lines' (May 07)
The next few years are likely to see intensifying pressures to toughen the landmark voluntary initiatives on business and human rights. More >>
'Mining the Congo's future' - published by the Mining Journal (May 07)
Foreign miners are showing renewed interest in the Congo – how they conduct themselves will help determine the fate of a nation. More >>
'Much at stake' (May 07)
Crises faced by two resource projects illustrate the strategic importance of understanding stakeholder views – and how they may sour. More >>
 Critical Resource update (May 07)
Examples of recent client projects with a focus on human rights, as well some earlier projects and writing in this area. More >>
 'Where’s the money?' - published by Ethical Corporation (Mar 07)
Progress on business and human rights might be quicker if human rights were seen as a means to protect value not just avoid bad headlines. More >>
'Strategy and CSR' – interview in Ser Responsible (Jan 07)
Interview with by Spanish CSR magazine. More >>
'Energy security' – interview on BBC World Service (Dec 06)
BBC World Service interview with Critical Resource's director Daniel Litvin on European energy security. More >>
 'Crude politics' - published by Prospect magazine (Jun 06)
Are we entering a new chapter in the history of relations between oil firms and poor countries? More >>
 'Energy rebels must not be provided a cause' - published by the FT (May 06)
Soaring energy prices are giving new political voice to dissident regimes and groups in energy-rich countries. More >>
'The challenge of mineral wealth' - published by ICMM (Apr 06)
Information on ICMM's Resource Endowment initiative, which seeks to enhance the socio-economic impacts of mining in developing countries. More >>
'Oil, gas and imperialism' - published by The Guardian (Jan 06)
The crisis caused by Russia’s hike in gas prices to the Ukraine is a reminder that politics, not the market, is driving global energy policies. More >>
'Business and human rights management report' (Aug 04)
A detailed study examining how eight multinationals, including Anglo American and BP, have developed and are implementing a human rights policy. More >>
'Lessons from history' - keynote speech at Stanford (May 04)
Companies would do well to learn lessons from history by understanding the socio-political context in which they operate. More >>
'Memo to Kofi Annan’ - published by Foreign Policy magazine (Nov 03)
The UN has failed to produce a balanced set of enforceable rules to regulate the human rights impacts of multinational corporations. More >>
'Stealing the NGOs thunder' - published by Ethical Corporation (Sep 03)
Large companie are missing opportunities to head off campaigns from NGOs and other activists. More >>
'Coca-Cola is not the real thing for India’s activists' - published by FT (Aug 03)
Targeting western multinationals rather than governments is often a more effective way for pressure groups to gain publicity for their cause. More >>
'Trouble ahead for oil investment in Iraq?' - published by Prospect (May 03)
The history of oil investment in the developing world hints at trouble ahead for the multinationals in Iraq. More >>
'The politics of policies' - published by Ethical Corporation (May 03)
Companies wishing to formulate policies on social issues, such as human rights and corruption, should beware quick fixes. More >>
'Ethical goals will not stop criticism of business' - published by FT (May 03)
A more rigorous approach to CSR is needed – one which does not promise more than it can deliver in terms of reputation protection. More >>
‘The empire strikes flak’ – paper presented at Harvard (May 03)
In this paper, Daniel Litvin challenges the image of western multinationals as powerful and controlling giants. More >>
'Rio Tinto business integrity guidance' (Apr 03)
Guidance for managers on implementing the policies on business integrity and political involvement set out in The way we work. More >>
'Rio Tinto human rights guidance' (Apr 03)
Guidance for managers on implementing the human rights policy set out in The way we work, Rio Tinto’s statement of business practice. More >>
'Sustainable commitments' – World Bank environment strategy (Nov 01)
Editorial team included Daniel Litvin. More >>
'Fuel for thought' – World Bank energy sector environment strategy (Jun 00)
Editorial team included Daniel Litvin. More >>
Survey of global development - published by The Economist (Mar 98)
In depth Economist survey. More >>
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