Gold, Conflict and Liberty in Kyrgyzstan
Via Emerging Europe, a detailed look at Kyrgyzstan: Currently enjoying the highest economic growth of any country in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan is a failed state no more. [...]
China Hasn’t Given Up on the Belt and Road
Courtesy of Foreign Affairs, a look at China’s BRI which – while less flashy – is viewed by many as no less ambitious: In the decade since Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced the [...]
How Lebanon Can Unlock Its Oil and Gas Wealth
Courtesy of Foreign Policy, an article on a new maritime deal with Israel could be an economic lifeline for Lebanon—if the government in Beirut can get its act together: On Oct. 27, 2022, Israel [...]
Africa’s Share of Global Gas Supply Will Almost Double by 2050
Via Quartz, an report that Africa will be responsible for over 11% of all gas supplies by 2050: Africa’s gas share in the global market will increase to over 11% of all gas supplies by 2050, [...]
Tehran Seeks Indian Investment, Activation of Chabahar Port
Via The Iran Project, a report on Iran’s wish for more Indian investment in, and activation around, Chabahar Port: Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Ilahi said Iran is looking for more [...]
India Finds Major Lithium Deposit: Making A Major Player In Batteries and EVs
Via Quartz, news of an exciting lithium find in India, which immediately pushes India into the world’s top five national lithium reserves: The Indian government announced on Thursday, Feb. 10 [...]

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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.