Time for a U.S.-Greenland Free Association Agreement?
October 24th, 2024
Via National Interest, an article examining how Greenland’s proximity and strategic position make it a promising candidate for the comprehensive economic and security arrangement enjoyed by many Pacific island nations: American security interests and Greenland’s economic aspirations necessitate an institutional partnership between the two. Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is part of North America […]
Read more »AI Chipmaker Nvidia Makes Strides in Africa
October 24th, 2024
Via The Africa Report, a look at Nvidia’s growth in Africa: The Silicon Valley company is counting on its broad appeal to dominate a burgeoning African market and distance itself from Chinese rival Huawei. Nvidia, the world’s second-largest company by market capitalisation, is increasing partnerships with universities and innovation hubs across the continent. The American […]
Read more »China Invites Colombia To Join BRI
October 24th, 2024
Via South China Morning Post, an article on China’s invitation to Colombia to join the BRI: China has invited Colombia to join the Belt and Road Initiative and is “exploring the possibility of a free-trade agreement” with the South American country, Beijing’s ambassador to Bogota told local media. Zhu Jingyang’s remarks on the China-centred investment and infrastructure scheme spanning […]
Read more »Cuba’s Long-Standing Power Problems
October 23rd, 2024
Courtesy of Geopolitical Futures, analysis of Cuba’s recent power blackout crises: Cuba has had a bad week, even by Cuba’s standards. It suffered four nationwide power outages in a 48-hour period, only to be struck full force by Hurricane Oscar. The two events brought the precarity of Cuban infrastructure – particularly its power grid – […]
Read more »Could Ugandan Rail Deal Convince China To Help Get Kenyan Project Back On Track?
October 23rd, 2024
Via South China Morning Post, a report on a recently announced rail project in Uganda could have wide-ranging implications for neighbouring Kenya: A Ugandan construction deal could provide the impetus needed to see China hand over extra financing to a stalled rail project in Kenya, according to observers. On Monday last week, Uganda awarded Turkish construction firm Yapi […]
Read more »Moscow’s African Gambit: How Russia is Challenging Western Powers on the Continent
October 23rd, 2024
Via Modern Diplomacy, an article examining the growing influence of Russia in Africa and its implications for global security and stability: Abstract: This article examines the growing influence of Russia in Africa and its implications for global security and stability. It traces the historical roots of Russia’s engagement with African countries, from the Cold War era […]
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.