What were Trump’s motivations for intervention in Venezuela? Ok, Oil. But we’ll get to that. The US doesn’t want another Cuba Maduro had close links with the US’ enemies; it’s allies are/were China and Russia. The US is extremely sensitive to having a hostile neighbour on its doorstep. In the 1960’s we saw direct action […]
Category: Geopolitics & Policy
Trump’s interest in Greenland’s shipping lanes
The shipping lanes around Greenland are strategically important because they sit at the junction between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic. This position places Greenland close to emerging Arctic routes while also overlooking established transatlantic trade corridors linking North America and Europe. As Arctic ice retreats, maritime traffic between the Arctic and Atlantic is […]
In Focus: How a Cessation of Hostilities in the Russia–Ukraine Conflict Could Reshape Global Commodity Trade Flows
As the war in Ukraine moves into its third summer the situation remains in the balance. Both sides are weary and have shown a greater willingness to mediate than at any point previously. Conversely, Ukraine has pointed to amassed Russian troops that suggest we may witness another summer offensive in 2025. All sides would welcome […]
U.S. and Ukraine Sign Landmark Critical Minerals Deal Amid Rising Tensions with Russia
The United States and Ukraine have signed a sweeping new agreement aimed at securing supplies of critical minerals essential to clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. The deal, finalized in Kyiv today, is being hailed as a significant geopolitical and economic milestone as both nations seek to fortify strategic partnerships in the face of ongoing […]