Examining the geopolitical and economic importance of manganese, a lesser-known metal that helps drive modern industry.

Zimbabwe’s recent foray into digital currencies will be a key reference in the search for modern financial solutions to the various monetary problems plaguing the developing world.

Examining the geoeconomic importance of platinum, and political dynamics within its largest exporter of South Africa.

Pakistan’s history is no stranger to military coups; however, the evolving role of the military, the changing public response, and the increasing significance of civilian institutions are pointing to a new dynamic amid the ongoing Khan saga.

Colonial land disputes continue to resonate in the geopolitics of the South China Sea and, by extension, the fate of key Internet infrastructure that will one day traverse its waters.

Examining supply and demand factors driving the market for aluminum, a strategic commodity that lies at the very heart of global trade flows and geopolitics.

Gaining candidate status in 2022 marked a major victory for Kyiv, but the path to full EU membership remains fraught with geopolitical, economic, and political challenges.

This backgrounder seeks to offer an in-depth understanding of the SCO’s history, its strategic motives, and the trends that have emerged over time, while also examining its role and relevance in contemporary geopolitics.

Resource nationalism continues to ripple through South America as governments consolidate control over critical mineral industries like lithium.

Palladium is primed to become a critical strategic commodity in the coming decades, but the concentrated nature of its supply chains, focused on Russia and South Africa, represent a geopolitical headache in-the-making.