Ethiopia-Somalia Rapprochement and its Potential Geopolitical Implications
April 13th, 2025
Via the Emirates Policy Center, commentary on Ethiopia-Somalia rapprochement: Key Takeaways The Somalia-Ethiopia rapprochement following the signing of the Ankara Declaration in late 2024 represents a substantial shift in alliance dynamics within the Horn of Africa. This development carries significant geopolitical and security implications, potentially altering the balance of power and influencing key actors. Ethiopia […]
Read more »India Is Broadening Its Engagement Across the Middle East
April 12th, 2025
Via World Politics Review, commentary on India’s growing engagement with the Middle East: India’s expanding influence in the Middle East is among the most defining indicators of the region’s shift into a multipolar era. While New Delhi continues to benefit from its alignment with U.S.-anchored frameworks in the region, it is increasingly leveraging these networks […]
Read more »Pakistan’s Rich Mineral Endowment
April 8th, 2025
Via Mining Visuals, a report on Pakistan’s rich mineral endowment: Pakistan sits at the crossroads of opportunity, strategically located within the mineral-rich Tethyan Belt known for hosting world-class deposits. While much of its vast geological wealth remains untapped – with over 90 minerals discovered but only around 50 currently under production – the nation is […]
Read more »The Battle for Berbera: Inside the Global Scramble for Somaliland’s Strategic Red Sea Port
April 8th, 2025
Via The Africa Report, a look at the global scramble for Somaliland’s strategic Red Sea port: Once a quiet outpost on the Gulf of Aden, Berbera in Somaliland is now at the heart of a high-stakes geopolitical tug-of-war, as regional and global powers jostle for position along one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. […]
Read more »How Chinese Investments Are Reshaping Africa’s Steel Industry
April 7th, 2025
Via The Diplomat, a report on how – for China – investing in Africa’s steel industry is a strategic move to relocate surplus production capacity and address slowing domestic demand: Africa’s steel industry is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by growing demand and increased foreign investment, particularly from China. In 2024, the continent’s steel market […]
Read more »India, UAE to Develop Sri Lanka Energy Hub as Delhi Competes with China for Influence
April 7th, 2025
Via Reuters, a look at Indian and UAE efforts to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence: India and the United Arab Emirates agreed to develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, India’s foreign ministry said on Saturday, as New Delhi’s competition with China grows in the Indian Ocean island nation. […]
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.