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Prisons of Power: the Sahel insurgency worsens

Articles / Africa Corps, Benin, Burkina Faso, Due Diligence, Europe, Extremists, Geopolitics, Ghana, International Security, Mali, Niger, Russia GRU, Sahel, security risks, Terrorism, USA, Wagner / 12/2024

The on-going insurgency in the Sahel region, traditionally seen in Mali and Burkina Faso, is experiencing a notable expansion, potentially threatening the stability of neighbours Ghana and Benin. This increased geographic spread is partly influenced by the presence of Russia's GRU controlled 'Africa Corps’, which is the new umbrella organisation encompassing the Wagner Group infantry, [...]

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Breaking point in the Northern Triangle – Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador

Articles / Corruption, Due Diligence, El Salvador, Geopolitics, Global trade, Guatemala, Honduras, Immigration, international business, political instability, USA / 11/2024

Central America’s Northern Triangle consisting of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador (with a total of 9.2 million people) is grappling with relentless political upheaval and unrest. This not only impinges on domestic conditions but also seriously impacts international migration figures and foreign policy. The region's strategic importance, due to its proximity to major trade routes

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Two’s company, three’s a crowd

Articles / BRICS, China, Due Diligence, European Union, Geopolitics, global economy, International Security, North korea, Russia, Russia:Ukraine conflict, USA / 11/2024

Recent developments have identified an escalation of alliances, with North Korean (NK) premier, Kim Jong Un, bolstering Vladimir Putin’s military capability by providing much-needed arms and personnel supplies for their war against Ukraine. This enhanced collaboration not only reveals a greater bond between NK and Russia, but it also presents a subtle challenge within the

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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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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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USA Boycotts: The impact of Middle East politics on US businesses in Southeast Asia

Articles / Due Diligence, Gaza conflict, Geopolitics, international business, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Southeast Asia, USA / 08/2024

Recent reports have exposed economic acts of disapproval in Malaysia and Indonesia, where nationwide boycotts against US businesses, particularly in the fast-food chain sector like McDonald’s and KFC, have taken hold. These movements are a peaceful but clear protest against the US for its support of Israel and the conflicts in the Gaza strip. The

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Codename TAO – The NSA’s Mass Surveillance and Tailored Access Operations

Articles / Cyber Security, Due Diligence, Intelligence, National Security Agency, privacy, surveillance, USA / 07/2024

In this era of digital connectivity, privacy is a concept that is on the one hand prized, and on the other, severely compromised. The National Security Agency (NSA), known for being one of the largest intelligence gathering agencies in the world, has continuously found itself under intense scrutiny regarding its mass surveillance operations. Its mandate

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Event Horizon: The Alt New World

Articles / China, Geopolitics, global economy, global governance, global implications, Iran, new world leaders, Russia, USA, world trade / 07/2024

Delving into the dark corners of what history textbooks refer to as the first Cold War of 1947 and compare it to the Cold War 2.0 that we live in now, it becomes clear why many of today’s leading strategists and historians suggest that it should be considered “World War III”. This article dives deep

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North and South – the Korean Peninsula’s Delicate Balance Between Diplomacy and Provocation

Articles / China, diplomatic relations, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, global implications, Korean Peninsula, North korea, Russia, South Korea, USA / 07/2024

Within the last two weeks, the world has witnessed tensions between North and South Korea, marked by North Korea’s surprising use of helium balloons used to drop bags full of waste and faecal matter over South Korean territory. This antagonistic act appeared, for some, to be timed coincidently with the visit of Russian President Vladimir

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