North Korea: More Connected To Global Markets Than You Might Think
Via North Korean Economy Watch, a report on how North Korea is more connected to global markets than often thought: After a hiatus during the summer following my PhD defense, I now plan to get back [...]
How Morocco Transformed Itself Into A Carmaking Hub
Courtesy of The Financial Times, a report on how Morocco transformed itself into a carmaking hub: Each year, Moroccans buy about 160,000 new cars — a relatively small number for a population of [...]
Why The Marshall Islands Started A Tuna Fish Company
Via Fast Company, an article on how one Pacific Island nation is trying to get more money from its own fish—and fish them more responsibly: In the Marshall Islands, a chain of small islands in the [...]
Russia’s Hydrocarbon Sector Set For Long Term Gains From China’s Energy Crunch
Via Denzin Shira, a look at how Russia’s hydrocarbon sector may benefit from China’s energy crunch: China energy’s crisis has been making global headlines these last few weeks with many [...]
Uzbekistan To Discuss Construction of Trans-Afghan Railway With Taliban
Via The Frontier Post, an article on the exploration of trans-Afghan railway: Uzbekistan and the Taliban movement (recognized as terrorist and banned in many countries) will soon hold talks in the [...]
Google Investing $1B In Africa
Via The Hill, a report on Google’s plans to invest $1B in Africa: Google announced plans on Wednesday to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years in an effort to bolster internet [...]

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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.