China-Afghan Relations: The Economic and Geopolitical Dimensions
October 1st, 2023 Via The Geopolitics, commentary on the Chinese-Afghan relationship: On Sept. 12, 2023 Afghanistan welcomed China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Sheng. China is one amongst a handful of [...]
Biden’s Belt and Road Counter Needs An Eastern Extension
October 1st, 2023 Via The Asia Times, commentary that the new US-led India-Middle East-Europe corridor will only be credible and meaningful if it’s extended to China’s backyard: US President Joe Biden announced on [...]
Critical Minerals and the New Cold War
October 1st, 2023 Courtesy of The Diplomat, an article on how access to critical materials has become a paramount national security concern and the object of increasing competition between China and the United States: [...]
Iran, Venezuela, Syria Sign Landmark Oil Refinery Deal to Foil US Sanctions
October 1st, 2023 Via Tasnim News, a report on a new agreement between Iran, Venezuela, and Syria for a new 140,000 barrel refinery to be built in Syria: Signing a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) between [...]
Building Economic Bridges: Kazakhstan’s Thriving Connection With the US
October 1st, 2023 Via The Geopolitics, a report on Kazakhstan’s thriving connection with the U.S.: In the dynamic landscape of global economics, Kazakhstan stands as a beacon of growth and resilience, [...]
China’s Largest Green Hydrogen Mega Project Hints at Vast Potential
September 30th, 2023 Courtesy of Caixing Global, a report on a mega solar-to-hydrogen factory has been commissioned in China: A mega solar-to-hydrogen factory has been commissioned in China, marking a milestone for the [...]

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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.