Why Hezbollah Is Rich and Lebanon Is Poor
September 4th, 2024
Courtesy of Foreign Policy, an article on Lebanon and what – as the country’s economy is in free fall – Hezbollah is thriving: Lebanon and Israel have recently been at the precipice of war, but predictions of a full escalation have been false alarms. What has not been a false alarm, however, has been the […]
Read more »The Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On
September 4th, 2024
Courtesy of The Diplomat, a report on how the diplomatic relationship between the Solomon Islands and China has had profound and far-reaching effects on the country’s development, economy, and political landscape: The diplomatic relationship between the Solomon Islands and China, established five years ago, has profoundly influenced the country’s development, economy, and political landscape. This […]
Read more »Over 30 Years After Independence, Uzbekistan Continues To Undergo Profound Transformation
September 4th, 2024
Via Modern Diplomacy, a look at Uzbekistan’s ongoing transformation: Three years ago, the landlocked country of Uzbekistan celebrated a key milestone in its history. The year 2021 marked the 30th anniversary of its independence. It was back on 1 September 1991 that Uzbekistan broke its ties with the former Soviet Union. Priorities of the emerging nation were topped by […]
Read more »Angola: Oil Dependency Leaves Thin Margin For China Debt Service
September 4th, 2024
Via The Africa Report, an article on Angola’s dependency on oil exports: Angola needs to diversify its economy away from oil – but oil receipts are the only way to pay for it. Rising Angolan state arrears on payments to Chinese contractors highlight the risks of sovereign debt distress amid an uncertain outlook for global oil prices, […]
Read more »China’s Mission To Win African Hearts With Satellite TV
September 3rd, 2024
Via BBC, an article on China’s mission to win African hearts with satellite TV: As African leaders gather in Beijing this week for the triennial China-Africa summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping may have one thing under his belt to boast about – satellite TV. Almost nine years ago, President Xi promised the heads of state […]
Read more »How The Race For Green Energy Is Shaping Relations Between China and Africa
September 3rd, 2024
Via The Conversation, a report on how China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy: The global climate crisis has created a push for renewable energy technology – like solar or wind power – which would lessen reliance on polluting energy sources. China saw some years ago it had a […]
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