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The deterioration of India–China relations: the battle for influence in South Asia

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Economy, Geopolitics, Global trade, India, South Asia, USA / 11/2023

India and China have long viewed each other’s global aspirations with suspicion. While their proximity makes them economically intertwined, their histories and geopolitical agendas have made their relationship fraught with distrust. India hopes for a multipolar international order in which New Delhi has a strong voice. Beijing wants to be a counterbalance to the US [...]

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‘Silent Partners’ Part 2 – organised crime’s black market activities

Articles / China, Cybercrime, Due Diligence, Mexico, Organised crime, Russia, Sanctions, security risks, Terrorism / 10/2023

A troubling and complex issue has emerged in response to the US-led sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Organised crime groups (OCGs), driven by their relentless pursuit of profit, have found fertile ground in evading these sanctions, resulting in a cascade of effects felt across the globe. This is Part 2 of an

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‘Silent Partners’ – organised crime’s profitable collaboration with sanctioned regimes

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Global Threats, Organised crime, Ransomware, Russia, Sanctions, United Kingdom, USA / 10/2023

Three decades after the conclusion of Cold War 1.0, the global stage is witnessing an unsettling revival of Cold War dynamics and tensions. The fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 was supposed to mark the start of a new era. However, relations between the United States of America, Russia, China, Ukraine, Iran, North Korea,

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US attempts to weaken BRICS

Articles / Argentina, BRICS, China, Due Diligence, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, trading bloc, UAE, USA, Venezuela / 10/2023

With talk that Venezuela and Mexico are formally applying for membership of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), it is a good time to assess just what the Biden administration is trying to do to weaken and break up the trading bloc. The US succeeded in regaining control over the Philippines as part

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The Ministry of State Security – China’s secret weapon?

Articles / China, Chinese Communist Party, Due Diligence, espionage, Intelligence, legal, manufacturing, Ministry of State Security / 10/2023

You don’t have to look far to find evidence of the Ministry of State Security (MSS), China’s core intelligence agency, at work. The legal, manufacturing and intelligence sectors have MSS fingerprints all over them. The MSS has sole responsibility for China’s foreign intelligence, counterintelligence and political security. As one of the most powerful and secretive

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The US vs China – who will draw back?

Articles / BRICS, China, Due Diligence, Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics, USA, world economy / 09/2023

The two major powerhouses of the world’s industrial and financial markets are not just at odds with each other but are fighting a ‘cold war’ that threatens the very foundations upon which all countries operate. Both economies are suffering – and that’s partly as a result of policies enacted by their own governments. For China, the

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Unravelling the Dragon’s downturn: analysing the decline of the Chinese Economy

Articles / China, Chinese Business, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, world economy, world trade / 09/2023

Growth in China’s GDP has unexpectedly slowed, raising concerns for its domestic and global growth prospects. In this second quarter, China’s gross domestic product grew by just 0.8%, signalling one of the worst performances in fifty years. Businesses that are heavily reliant on trade with China must mitigate risk and ensure they are adequately prepared

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Damned if you do, damned if you don’t – Putin and the BRICS summit

Articles / Brazil, BRICS, China, Due Diligence, India, Putin, Russia:Ukraine conflict, South Africa / 08/2023

Putin’s decision to avoid the BRICS summit is not all it seems. Between 22 and 24 August, South Africa will have the honour of hosting the 2023 annual BRICS summit. The big names – Brazil, India, China and the hosts, South Africa – will be present in full force. The Russian President will not. BRICS

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Chinese infiltration: espionage on the increase

Articles / China, Cyber Security, Cyber-attacks, Due Diligence, espionage, Intelligence, International Security / 07/2023

The threat from within is being ignored. The intelligence community has been issuing warnings for companies doing business with China for some years. However, the situation in recent months has become far more serious, with the theft of intellectual property reaching unprecedented levels. The National Counter-intelligence and Security Centre (NCSC) recently warned of an update

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Two hard-boiled egos

Articles / China, Due Diligence, India, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Western world, world trade / 05/2023

When two powerful world leaders start to collaborate over how to restructure the global order, the rest of the world had better sit up and take note. The leaders from the G7 nations are desperately trying to intervene, but they are slowly losing cohesion and influence. The growing combined influence of Xi and Putin is

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