Russia Approves Construction of Fuel Pipeline in Republic of Congo
September 23rd, 2024
Via The Moscow Times, a report on a new planned fuel pipeline in Republic of Congo: Russia has approved the construction of a petroleum product pipeline in the oil-rich Republic of Congo, as Moscow continues efforts to strengthen its influence in Africa. The project will involve a joint venture between Russian pipeline builder ZNGS Prometey, which will […]
Read more »Amid Deepening Economic Crisis, Cuba Tightens Rules on Fledgling Private Sector
September 23rd, 2024
Via Reuters, an article on new restrictions on Cuba’s private sector: Cuba’s booming private businesses braced for impact on Wednesday as the island’s communist-run government implemented a raft of new laws aimed at more tightly regulating the private sector amid a deepening economic crisis. The new rules come after less than three years of the […]
Read more »The Implications of Brazil Joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative
September 23rd, 2024
Via Stratfor RANE’s Worldview, analysis of the implications of Brazil joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Despite China’s declining investment volumes in Brazil, strengthening cooperation remains of interest to both countries, which will likely see Brazil join China’s Belt and Road Initiative, potentially before the end of the year. Recent diplomatic discussions between Brazil and China […]
Read more »A New “Quartet of Chaos”
September 23rd, 2024
Via The Economist, an article on the growing relationships between the rulers of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia: Antony Blinken, America’s secretary of state, was unusually blunt on a recent visit to Europe: “One of the reasons that [Vladimir] Putin is able to continue this aggression is because of the provision of support from […]
Read more »Chip Giants TSMC and Samsung Discuss Building Middle Eastern Megafactories
September 23rd, 2024
Via the Wall Street Journal, a look at potential chip projects in the United Arab Emirates which could be worth more than $100 billion, though major hurdles remain: Two chip-making giants have discussed building huge factory complexes in the United Arab Emirates that could transform the industry in the coming years and become a cornerstone […]
Read more »Afghanistan’s Role in Fuelling Smuggling and Drug Trafficking
September 23rd, 2024
Via Modern Diplomacy, a report on how – since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021 – concerns have escalated regarding the group’s involvement in illicit activities: Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, concerns have escalated regarding the group’s involvement in illicit activities. One issue drawing international attention is […]
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.