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American Business in China: Navigating China’s Open Doors and Invisible Barriers

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, South China Sea, Taiwan, USA, world economy / 03/2024

History reveals that China has been a particularly appealing market for US investors, lured by the immense 1.4 billion population consumer base and exponential economic growth. That being said, recent changes in geopolitical tides have brought challenges. There now exists heightened regulation, increased geopolitical tension and a significant slowdown in the Chinese economy that has [...]

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China and her Asian enemies: the battle for the Indo-Pacific territories

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Economy, Geopolitics, India, Indo-Pacific, Korea, South China Sea, Taiwan / 02/2024

The Indo-Pacific region’s strategic sea lanes, rich fishing grounds and potential oil and gas reserves have made it a hot point for geopolitical rivalry and confrontation. The future of the region – which stretches from Eastern Africa to the Western Americas – depends on China’s resolve to realise its ambitions – and the degree to which her

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Russian ‘dezinformatsiya’: the anatomy of Russian disinformation campaigns

Articles / cyberwarfare, disinformation, Due Diligence, espionage, Fake News, Geopolitics, propaganda, Russia / 02/2024

As nations prepare for pivotal elections this year, many will be aware of the dangers posed by fake news and misleading narratives. Given the ease of accessing digital platforms across country borders, the topic is now a major concern – and not just to those countries facing electoral decisions. The phenomenon of disinformation has its

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Indonesian elections

Articles / Anies Baswedan, Due Diligence, Ganjar Pranowo, Geopolitics, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesia, Indonesian elections, Joko Widodo, Prabowo Subianto / 02/2024

As the 2024 Indonesian elections approach (scheduled for 14 February), one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful nations faces a critical moment that will dictate its future relationship with China and the United States. Under Indonesian law, current President Joko Widodo, affectionally referred to as Jokowi, is not permitted to run for another term. However, he

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The new power play in Africa: Russia, China and the shifting sands of influence

Articles / Africa, BRICS, Britain, China, Due Diligence, Economy, France, Geopolitics, Russia / 02/2024

Africa’s geopolitical landscape is changing, driven by the active involvement of Russia and China. Russia has had a hand in Africa for some time, but China’s recent involvement is further impacting historic colonial structures and patterns. Vestiges of Africa’s colonial past are still evident in its regimented zones of influence and in the political and

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Flashpoint Caucasus: the unresolved tensions of Nagorno-Karabakh

Articles / Armenia, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Conflict, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, Minsk Group, Russia, Turkey / 01/2024

Unresolved tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Caucasus region could develop into an international issue, unless a peace deal can be negotiated. The Caucasus – a transcontinental region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea – is on the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It is a bustling melting pot of diverse ethnic groups,

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Ice, oil and influence: the strategic stakes of Arctic sovereignty

Articles / Arctic, Due Diligence, ecosystem, gas, Geopolitics, minerals, Oil, security / 01/2024

The Arctic region is fast becoming a geopolitical hotbed of interest. Extreme changes in weather are reshaping the Arctic landscape – once viewed as an isolated, icy expanse. The warmer climate has unveiled new sea shipping routes and revealed a bounty of previously inaccessible natural resources, including oil, gas and minerals – attracting the attention of the

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The West’s Tightrope: Balancing diplomacy and power in the Red Sea

Articles / Due Diligence, Geopolitics, Hezbollah, Iran, Red Sea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Suez Canal, Ukraine, USA / 01/2024

Global attention continues to focus on the Red Sea region where the conflict is getting worse. Having started with a series of calculated moves by regional powers, it is threatening to develop into a terrible conflict with potentially far-reaching consequences. Military clashes continue to increase, geopolitical tensions are rising and a humanitarian crisis is likely.

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Austria, Hungary: Choose your friends wisely!

Articles / Austria, Due Diligence, European Union, Geopolitics, Hungary, NATO, Russia / 12/2023

Russian intelligence agencies like the KGB, now rebranded as the FSB, the GRU and the SVR have, for some years, been quietly and discreetly infiltrating the EU. Countries like Austria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and the Baltics are all the subject of their attention. Russian influence is now much stronger in Europe than people realise. For

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Ten positive events in 2023 – Change? Yes, for the better

Articles / climate, conservation, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, Technology, world economy / 12/2023

It’s the time of year for reflection. Let’s face it, globally, we have been hit hard economically and geopolitically. The Russia–Ukraine war and now the Israeli–Palestine conflict – with the horrendous loss of life and wanton destruction – have impacted families and businesses all around the world. A constant diet of doom and gloom is

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