Argentina: In the Eye of the Lithium Storm
Lithium is increasing Argentina’s geopolitical relevance, and Beijing and Washington are watching. But is Buenos Aires strong enough to play both sides?
Sudan Conflict: More Complex than Meets the Eye
A web of domestic and foreign interests exists in Sudan, thwarting any easy resolution to the ongoing conflict between the SAF and RSF.
US Interests Hinge on Credibility of State-backed Media
No one will be swayed toward democratic values by a media outlet viewed as irrelevant or hopelessly biased.
Lithium OPEC: Viable or Volatile?
Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Brazil are exploring the idea of forming an OPEC-like cartel for the lithium industry, but there are geopolitical and domestic roadblocks involved that won’t easily be overcome.
Germany and Nord Stream Sabotage: Victim or Confidant?
Exploring the complex geopolitical position that Germany finds itself in amid the Nord Stream sabotage.
Troubled Waters: The Geopolitics of Deep-Sea Mining
Deep-sea mining could revolutionize extraction of battery metals, and exacerbate longstanding geopolitical tensions in the process.
Japan Wades into Foreign Defense Assistance
Tokyo is starting to provide defense assistance along the same lines as development aid, but the weapons come with strings attached.
Islamic State Propaganda May Be Paying Off in South India
Should a recent train attack be claimed by Islamic State, it would represent new inroads in South India for the terrorist group.
With Israeli and Palestinian Hardliners Calling the Shots, Forget about Solutions
Until cooler and more rational minds prevail, the situation will only get worse in and around Israel.
China in the Middle East: Can Iran Keep Its Promises?
Trust, domestic political opposition, regional power dynamics, and geopolitical volatility all pose significant challenges to Saudi-Iran reconciliation.