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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Critical Mineral Diplomacy To Court US and EU Favor Amidst Escalating Fighting
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi’s recent offer of his country’s valuable natural resources to the United States and the European Union (EU) in exchange for help repelling the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel advance in eastern DRC reveals his deep concern for the trajectory of the conflict in the face of an onslaught of rebel attacks backed by Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
Bangladesh: Interim Government Taking Some Steps To Improve the Poor Foreign Investment Climate
Bangladesh is confronting a steep drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) since the formation of an interim government last summer, prompting Chief Advisor (CA) Yunus to spearhead reforms to address critical gaps in the country’s investment climate and stabilize the floundering economy.
Africa: Key Gulf Countries Assert Themselves as Middle Powers on the Continent
As Gulf countries like the UAE and to a lesser extent Saudi Arabia increase capital investments and offer bailouts to Africa, their geopolitical aspirations to win favor and influence on the continent offers an alternative to dwindling Chinese loans and western aid, reshaping the traditional dynamics of African great power competition.
No Safe Option for European Gas: The Effects of Another Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict Would Be Felt Beyond the South Caucasus
There is a growing risk of an Azerbaijani military attack on Armenia in 2025, a development that we assess would have significant geopolitical implications for Europe and the wider Eurasian region.
