Central Asia: The Once and Future Heart of Eurasia
Via Geopolitical Monitor, a report on Central Asia: In recent decades, the portrayal of the five former Soviet Central Asian states—collectively known as the “stans”—in Western media and [...]
The United States Tells China to Kick Rocks in Central Asia
Via East Asia Forum, commentary on U.S. efforts to diversify its supply chain for critical minerals and reduce its dependence on China by establishing partnerships with Central Asian republics, [...]
Mine, All Mine: China Says Rare Earths Belong To State In New Regulation
Via Nikkei Asia, a report on a new Chinese rule related to rare earths: China’s rare-earth resources belong to the state, the government said in a new regulation that will take effect Oct. 1. [...]
SCO Set Grow in Astana With Addition of Belarus
Courtesy of The Diplomat, an article on the upcoming SCO Summit which will add Belarus to the roster: On July 3-4, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will gather in Astana, the capital of [...]
Malaysia Pins Its Belt and Road Infrastructure Hopes On Deepening China Ties
Via South China Morning Post, a report on Malaysia’s interest in deepening ties with China: Setting his sights on major investments from China, Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke [...]
Iraq Eyes Joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Via BNE Intellinews, a report on growing Chinese investment in Iraq: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani confirmed on June 9 the possibility of linking China’s Belt and Road Initiative [...]

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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.