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BRICS 2024: Expansion and the great de-dollarisation debate

Articles / Brazil, BRICS, China, de-dollarisation, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, global economy, India, international business, multi-currencies, Russia, USA, world trade / 11/2024

At the recent BRICS summit hosted in Kazan, Russia, the bloc not only expanded its influence by welcoming new full members Iran, Ethiopia and the UAE, but it also extended invitations to thirteen additional ‘partner countries’. This activity reflects BRICS’s growing status in geopolitics. However, beneath the veil of this expansion lies a contentious issue: [...]

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The South Atlantic Ocean: geopolitics, resources and global influence

Articles / Africa, Angola, Brazil, China, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, maritime law, Oil, South Atlantic, territorial waters, USA / 10/2024

The South Atlantic is fast becoming a focal point of interest and competition, accentuated by its abundant oil reserves and fishing territories. This region - bridging South America and West Africa - not only boasts vast economic potential but also holds significant geopolitical importance, monitored by multinationals and global powers alike. Stakeholders in these contested

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Aegean Shadows: the battle for blue gold in the Eastern Mediterranean

Articles / Cyprus, energy supply, European Union, Geopolitics, global energy security, Greece, maritime law, natural gas, Russia, Turkey, United States of America / 10/2024

The Eastern Mediterranean region, known for vast natural gas reserves and contentious maritime boundaries, is the subject of recent concerning geopolitical discourse. Interaction between Turkey, Greece and Cyprus reveals a wider narrative of regional muscle flexing and financial gain. These three countries, each with vested interests and historical claims, boarder maritime sea channels that have

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Debt distress in emerging markets

Articles / Business Risk, debt crisis, Due Diligence, economic growth, Ethiopia, Geopolitics, Ghana, global economy, Sri Lanka, Zambia / 10/2024

The financial status of some emerging markets is becoming deeply concerning, brought on not only by the fallout from the global pandemic but also as a result of escalating tensions between global superpowers Russia, China and the US. These conditions are exacerbating the debt crisis, causing many countries to default on national debt repayments. For

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India among superpowers: what is its geopolitical role?

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Economy, European Union, Geopolitics, Global trade, India, International Security, Pakistan, Russia, USA / 10/2024

India is recognised as a growing power in global politics. Its rise is not simply due to economic growth but also its deft ability to handle present-day international diplomacy. The country’s key strength is its capability to both maintain and leverage relationships with world leaders and regional actors. This includes improving ties with the US

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The Growing Threat of Disinformation in Europe

Articles / Business Risk, cyberwarfare, disinformation, Due Diligence, Europe, Geopolitics, Reputational Risk Management, Russia, security risks / 10/2024

Disinformation - the distribution of misleading information used to coerce - has become a critical threat to Europe. Unlike misinformation, which is commonly shared unintentionally, disinformation is specifically crafted to disrupt stability, undermine confidence and steer public opinion. In recent years, Europe has become a hotspot for such campaigns, with prominent states like Russia utilising

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Made in China: Is ‘China Plus One’ Working?

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, Global trade, India, manufacturing, Market Entry Research, Vietnam / 09/2024

As multinationals adapt to the shifting challenges of global manufacturing, the ‘China plus one’ strategy was devised to facilitate such change. This approach promoted the diversification of supply chains away from China to neighbouring states to mitigate risks amid geopolitical upheaval. Unfavourable political exchanges aside, foreign business operating in China were also facing rising labour

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Shift of Power: The Pivot of Multinationals to Asia and its Global Impact

Articles / ASEAN, Asia, Business Risk, Due Diligence, Europe, global implications, Global trade, Market Entry Research / 09/2024

In response to stagnating growth in traditional markets, multinationals from the West have been turning their attention to Asia, a region abundant in economic growth and increasing consumer numbers. Western capitalists are being enticed by the need for diversified investments and higher returns. In this article, we examine the motivations of Western businesses moving into

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Disinformation in Moldova: attempts to destabilise and disrupt Europe

Articles / Corruption, Elections, European Union, Fake News, Geopolitics, Ilan Shor, Moldova, propaganda, Russia / 09/2024

Moldova is enduring a disinformation and propaganda campaign from Russia, which is attempting to destabilise and disrupt societies across Europe. While in the past Russia has used economic pressure, concocted protests, cyber-attacks and energy blackmail to target Moldova, it has increasingly turned towards disinformation and propaganda as the weapons of choice. Russian-backed efforts are ramping

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Global Energy Security: Impacts on business and emerging concerns

Articles / Due Diligence, energy markets, Geopolitics, global economy, global energy security, Middle East, renewal energy / 09/2024

Global energy security is the subject of achieving reliable and affordable access to energy resources for all nations. Today’s international community very much depends on energy security as it has become a critical aspect of the livelihoods of both people and business. Energy must be made not only available and sufficient, but also have infrastructure

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