China Is Banking on Argentina’s Future Glory
February 25th, 2023
Courtesy of The Diplomat, an article on how some Chinese scholars view Argentina as a key pillar in Beijing’s engagement with Latin America, but also see some potential pitfalls ahead: In January, before spy balloons floating over the continental U.S. and Latin America sparked reignited debate about China’s interests in the Western Hemisphere, Shanghai University professor […]
Read more »The Limits of India’s Maritime Capabilities
February 22nd, 2023
Courtesy of Geopolitical Futures, an examination of India’s maritime capabilities: Perhaps the most important dynamic to follow as the U.S.-China competition intensifies is U.S.-India cooperation. Beijing certainly realizes as much and understands further that the linchpin for their cooperation will be the Indian Ocean. China has been unable to project as much power there […]
Read more »Bolivia Looks to China to Develop Its Lithium
February 22nd, 2023
Via Geopolitical Futures, commentary on Chinese firms’ ability to give La Paz its best chance to capitalize on the green transition. The green energy transition is driving a global race for lithium. Countries sitting on large deposits of “white gold” suddenly find themselves with an exceptional opportunity. The prime example is Bolivia, home to the […]
Read more »Bengal Lights for the Belt and Road Initiative: Specifics of Bangladesh Policy
February 22nd, 2023
Via the Russian Council, a look at Bangladesh’s engagement with China’s BRI: Bangladesh has been boasting the highest economic growth rates among the countries of South Asia over the past 10 years. The nation’s GDP per capita has reached USD 2,500, a number that surpasses those of the neighboring India and Pakistan. Dhaka is keen on fostering […]
Read more »Saudi Arabia To Deposit $1 Billion In Yemen’s Central Bank
February 22nd, 2023
Via Al Monitor, an article on Saudi Arabia’s pledge to deposit $1 billion in Yemen’s central bank: Saudi Arabia will soon give $1 billion to the internationally recognized Yemen government, according to media reports published on Tuesday. Reuters reported that the kingdom will deposit the money into the government’s central bank based in Aden. The move is in […]
Read more »Economic Cooperation Between Indonesia & East-Timor: The Dilemmas Behind Strategic Decision
February 22nd, 2023
Via Modern Diplomacy, commentary on the potential for economic cooperation between Indonesia and Timor Leste: The highlight in ASEAN news for the past few weeks, Indonesia has agreed that East-Timor will be included in the ASEAN agenda for 2023, which Indonesia will be the Chairmanship for this year. However, there are still some polemics among […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.