China’s Growing Trade and Investment in Russia’s Far East
February 28th, 2023
Via China Briefing, a look at China’s growing trade and investment in the Russian Far East: Several discussions between Chinese and Russian officials at a senior level, including with China’s Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Li Zhanshu, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and others took place at the Eastern Economic Forum this week. […]
Read more »China Dominates Scramble For Zimbabwe’s Lithium
February 28th, 2023
Courtesy of The Africa Report, a look at China’s interest in Zimbabwe’s lithium: China and other eastern nations that enjoy cordial relations with Zimbabwe are rushing for lithium as the President Emmerson Mnangagwa-led government is hoping to make the most of the rising global demand for the white gold. As the global economy goes green, […]
Read more »Kazakhstan Proposes Gas Pipeline Linking Russia, China
February 28th, 2023
Via Oil and Gas Daily, a report that Kazakhstan has proposed a new gas pipeline linking Russia and China: Kazakhstan on Friday said it had discussed building a gas pipeline linking Russia and China as Moscow pivots to Asia amid conflict with the West.The pipeline could also supply regions in the expansive central Asian republic, which […]
Read more »The Limits of India’s Maritime Capabilities
February 22nd, 2023
Courtesy of Geopolitical Futures, an examination of India’s maritime capabilities: Perhaps the most important dynamic to follow as the U.S.-China competition intensifies is U.S.-India cooperation. Beijing certainly realizes as much and understands further that the linchpin for their cooperation will be the Indian Ocean. China has been unable to project as much power there […]
Read more »Bolivia Looks to China to Develop Its Lithium
February 22nd, 2023
Via Geopolitical Futures, commentary on Chinese firms’ ability to give La Paz its best chance to capitalize on the green transition. The green energy transition is driving a global race for lithium. Countries sitting on large deposits of “white gold” suddenly find themselves with an exceptional opportunity. The prime example is Bolivia, home to the […]
Read more »Bengal Lights for the Belt and Road Initiative: Specifics of Bangladesh Policy
February 22nd, 2023
Via the Russian Council, a look at Bangladesh’s engagement with China’s BRI: Bangladesh has been boasting the highest economic growth rates among the countries of South Asia over the past 10 years. The nation’s GDP per capita has reached USD 2,500, a number that surpasses those of the neighboring India and Pakistan. Dhaka is keen on fostering […]
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.