Uncovering Indonesia’s Marine Energy Potential and Its Challenges
September 24th, 2024 Via Modern Diplomacy, a look at how Indonesia may be able to capitalize on renewable energy harnessed from oceanic sources, such as tidal streams, waves, and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC): [...]
Western Nations Join Forces To Break China’s Grip On Critical Minerals
September 23rd, 2024 Courtesy of The Financial Times, an article on a coalition of 14 governments which announced a financing network for projects to provide raw materials required by tech industry: Western nations are [...]
Russia Approves Construction of Fuel Pipeline in Republic of Congo
September 23rd, 2024 Via The Moscow Times, a report on a new planned fuel pipeline in Republic of Congo: Russia has approved the construction of a petroleum product pipeline in the oil-rich Republic of Congo, as Moscow [...]
Amid Deepening Economic Crisis, Cuba Tightens Rules on Fledgling Private Sector
September 23rd, 2024 Via Reuters, an article on new restrictions on Cuba’s private sector: Cuba’s booming private businesses braced for impact on Wednesday as the island’s communist-run government [...]
The Implications of Brazil Joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative
September 23rd, 2024 Via Stratfor RANE’s Worldview, analysis of the implications of Brazil joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Despite China’s declining investment volumes in Brazil, strengthening [...]
Afghanistan’s Role in Fuelling Smuggling and Drug Trafficking
September 23rd, 2024 Via Modern Diplomacy, a report on how – since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021 – concerns have escalated regarding the group’s involvement in illicit [...]

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WILDCATS AND BLACK SHEEP
Wildcats & Black Sheep is a personal interest blog dedicated to the identification and evaluation of maverick investment opportunities arising in frontier - and, what some may consider to be, “rogue” or “black sheep” - markets around the world.

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.