Uzbekistan Is Calling America. Will We Pick Up The Phone??
September 3rd, 2024
Via National Interest, a look at the potential growing relationship between the U.S. and Uzbekistan: Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan, deserves more attention from America and the West. In the face of the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine and great power competition with China, the United States should build stronger diplomatic ties with Uzbekistan and other Central Asian […]
Read more »Djibouti to Offer Ethiopia Exclusive Port
September 2nd, 2024
Via Kenyan Wall Street, a report that Djibouti plans to offer Ethiopia an exclusive port space: In a move that might ease simmering tensions in the Horn of Africa, Djibouti has disclosed that it is planning to offer Ethiopia “100% access” to the Tadjoura port. The access would see Ethiopia directly manage the port, Djibouti’s […]
Read more »Azerbaijan’s Middle Corridor Initiative: Pivot For Energy Connectivity
September 2nd, 2024
Via Eurasia Review, a report on Azerbaijan’s Middle Corridor initiative: Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) On August 30, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Finance Samir Sharifov participated in a panel discussion titled “Middle Corridor: Reshaping the Euro-Asia Connectivity,” as part of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) annual meetings in Tbilisi, Georgia. This indeed highlights a significant […]
Read more »Why Bangladesh’s EPZs Are A Promising Destination For Global Investors
September 2nd, 2024
Via Eurasia Review, commentary on the potential of Bangladesh’s Export Processing Zones: Bangladesh has had notable advancements in the social, political, cultural, and economic spheres since gaining independence. To accelerate the country’s rapid economic expansion, notably through industrialization, the government adopted an ‘Open Door Policy’ and took a variety of efforts to attract foreign investment. […]
Read more »Morocco’s Ports: A Pillar Of Economic Growth And Strategic Influence
September 1st, 2024
Via Eurasia Review, commentary on Morocco’s ports and role in global trade: The first half of 2024 has cemented Morocco’s position as a critical hub in global trade and a beacon of economic resilience. Moroccan ports, the lifeblood of the nation’s trade and commerce, have handled a staggering 116.4 million tons of cargo in just […]
Read more »Amazon Web Services To Invest Over A Billion Dollars to Boost Cloud, AI In Africa
September 1st, 2024
Via IT Web, a report on Amazon’s plans to invest in Africa’s technology future: As Amazon Web Services (AWS), headquartered in the US, celebrates its 20th anniversary in Africa, the business underlined its commitment to extending its Cloud and Artificial Intelligence services in the region, with an additional $1.7 billion investment budget slated to be […]
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.