Nov 27, 2022
Billions of dollars worth of aid have been sent over the recent decades in hopes of building up the developing world, but whether the aid is achieving its stated goals is still up for debate. So this week, we look at how aid is being spent in Africa, how it compares to private funding and foreign loans, and what would...
Nov 20, 2022
The world is on the precipice of the new revolution in Green Technology, but where do the materials for this Green Tech come from? One of the primary materials required for everything from smartphones to electric vehicle batteries is Cobalt, and silvery-gold looking mineral found primarily in the Democratic Republic of...
Nov 13, 2022
Saudi Arabia is experiencing numerous simultaneous challenges at the moment, ranging from royal infighting, a rearming Yemen, a diverging population, and a growing threat from Iran. Tasked with guiding the Saudis through this storm is MBS, a leader whose track record leaves a bit to be desired. What is troubling most...
Nov 6, 2022
Water is the most precious resource known to man, but some
countries are currently preparing to wield it as a weapon. Through
the building of hydroelectric dams, the shrinking of water
supplies, or plain geography, water is set to reshape the balance
of power in many of the world's geopolitical flashpoints.
So where...