How Does Central Asia Cooperate With Iran to Access World Markets?
August 3rd, 2024
Via The Diplomat, an article on how the countries of Central Asia – particularly Uzbekistan – see an opportunity to diversity trade routes via Iran: Iran holds a pivotal role in bridging the geographically closed Central Asian region with the Middle East, South Asia, and the Caucasus, as well as Europe. As Uzbekistan’s economic growth […]
Read more »India’s Chabahar Ambitions Amid Web Of Embargo And Secret Pacts
July 28th, 2024
Via Eurasia Review, commentary on India’s Chabahar ambitions amid a web of embargo and secret pacts: Chabahar is India’s first significant overseas port project and has become a key part of New Delhi’s foreign policy. It aims to build strong ties with resource-rich Central Asia and Afghanistan. After signing a long-term agreement in May, New […]
Read more »Iran’s Economy Needs a New Deal with the West
July 19th, 2024
Via Project Syndicate, commentary on Iran’s new progressive president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and his recognition that that his country’s economic problems can be resolved only by pursuing better relations with the West and achieving an easing of sanctions. The fact that he was allowed to run, and to win, suggests that those who truly hold power in […]
Read more »Chabahar Port – India’s Entrance into Geopolitical Influence
July 10th, 2024
Via Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, commentary on Chabahar Port: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On May 5 of this year, India and Iran announced the renewal of their partnership at Chabahar Port in southeastern Iran. The strategic port is India’s gateway to Central Asia and Northern Europe. Its great importance stems from the fact that it allows […]
Read more »Turkmenistan and Iran Sign Deal To Supply Gas To Iraq
July 7th, 2024
Via Associated Press, a report on a recent deal between Turkmenistan and Iran sign deal to supply gas to Iraq. Iran will build pipeline to aid delivery. Turkmenistan and Iran on Wednesday signed a contract for the delivery of 10 billion cubic meters a year of Turkmen gas that Iran will then ship on to Iraq. The deal was […]
Read more »Presidential Candidate Discloses Tehran’s Controversial Contract With China
June 24th, 2024
Via Iran Wire, an article on a controversial Chinese contract with Iran: Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran and a presidential candidate, revealed details of a controversial municipal contract with China during the ongoing election debates This announcement comes despite his previous insistence on the confidentiality and security of the contract, to the extent that […]
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.