Dedollarization and the Wane of Western Sanctions
Non-dollar alternatives for settling global trade continue to expand in the wake of the Ukraine war.
Adani Crisis Tests India’s Bet on Billionaires
Fraud allegations are shaking one of the foundations of India’s current political-economic order.
Common Ground & Common Currency: Argentina-Brazil Monetary Union
Amid declarations of the death of globalization, Argentina and Brazil are looking to advance de-dollarization and regional trade interests via currency union.
Critical Minerals: Global Uranium Supply & Demand
Next in our series on strategic commodities we examine uranium, a key input in nuclear power generation that was included on the US Interior Department’s list of critical minerals.
Critical Minerals: Global Tin Supply & Demand
Green technologies are expected to create a surge in global tin demand, but Western companies may encounter supply challenges amid the outsize market weight of Asian producers.
Critical Minerals: Global Helium Supply & Demand
Next in our series on strategic commodities we examine helium, a rare instance of a key high-tech input that remains dominated on the supply side by the United States.
Drone Warfare Poses New Challenges in India’s Periphery
Cheaper and more sophisticated than ever before, drones have become an essential tool for militant groups in India and beyond.
Critical Minerals: Global Titanium Supply & Demand
Next in our series on strategic commodities we examine titanium, a key input in defense and aerospace production around the world.
Critical Minerals: Global Tantalum Supply & Demand
Next in our series on strategic commodities we examine tantalum, a conflict mineral with complex geopolitical ramifications for East Africa and beyond.
Turning Inward: GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds Reinvent Themselves in the COVID Era
But the path to a post-oil future won’t be easy.
