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Another Norwegian here. I think you are right. The high level of education also helps. But it was actually an Iraqian immigrant named Farouk al-Kasim that propo
by thomasfl 12y ago
Another Norwegian here. I think you are right. The high level of education also helps. But it was actually an Iraqian immigrant named Farouk al-Kasim that proposed the laws to protect Norways natural oil and gas resources.
Further reading: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/99680a04-92a0-11de-b63b-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3BUIU9zB6 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/99680a04-92a0-11de-b63b-00144feabd...
- dharma1 12y agoFinnish, not Norwegian - I think you guys have done great. Read the story of Farouk al-Kasim a few months ago, fascinating. It does seem like a stroke of luck that the right people were there in the beginning. His nationality is both ironic and sad considering where Iraq is today
- touristtam 12y agoCould it be the same one: http://www.psmag.com/navigation/nature-and-technology/iraqi-vikings-farouk-al-kasim-norway-oil-72715/ http://www.psmag.com/navigation/nature-and-technology/iraqi-... ?
- VMG 12y agoFurther listening: NPR Planet Money Podcast: "Norway Has Advice For Libya" http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/08/26/139972557/the-friday-podcast-norways-got-advice-for-libya http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/08/26/139972557/the-frid...