Morocco: The Mexico of Europe?
March 22nd, 2025
Via Chatham House, an article on Morocco and the potential for it to become a battleground in a global trade war: Chinese President Xi Jinping stopped off in Morocco on his return from the G20 summit in Brazil in November. The flying visit is a sign of the importance China attaches to safeguarding its domination […]
Read more »Amid Panama Port Sale, China Demands Patriotism From Its Private Sector
March 21st, 2025
Via The Diplomat, commentary on how the Chinese government frequently demands that businesses prove their political loyalty – even at the cost of their own financial interests: Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is squarely in the middle of the latest geopolitical conflict thanks to his port assets in Panama. Following threats made by U.S. President […]
Read more »China’s Georgian Gamble
March 18th, 2025
Via Foreign Policy Research Institute, a report on Georgia’s pivot towards China: As Georgia pivots away from the West and slides into dictatorship, China emerges as its key strategic partner. While Washington and Brussels struggle to find transatlantic unity and craft a unified approach to Russia and Ukraine, Beijing methodically expands its clout in the […]
Read more »Vietnam’s Plan to Become a Middle Power
March 18th, 2025
Via Geopolitical Futures, a look at how Hanoi’s new leader is strengthening regional ties and placing pragmatism above ideology. Vietnam and Indonesia last week elevated their bilateral relationship to a so-called comprehensive strategic partnership, committing to deeper economic cooperation, the removal of barriers to trade and investment, and expanded defense and intelligence collaboration. The move […]
Read more »Angola Pushes Ahead With Key Corridor
March 15th, 2025
Via The Africa Report, a look at the Lobito Corridor project, in light of the Trump Administration’s dissolution of USAID: Despite US funding uncertainty, officials say the strategic rail and road project from DRC to Angola’s Atlantic coast will forge ahead. Angola insists its flagship Lobito Corridor project will move forward regardless of concerns over […]
Read more »Qatar To Supply Natural Gas To Syria’s New Government
March 15th, 2025
Via OilPrice.com, a report that Qatar will supply natural gas to Syria’s new government: Qatar is set to supply Syria with natural gas via Jordan with Washington’s approval, Reuters has reported. Qatar was one of the fiercest opponents of the deposed Bashar al-Assad and one of the strongest supporters of the rebels-turned rulers currently in charge. The […]
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