Behind Pyongyang’s Boom
July 13th, 2026
Via the Lowy Institute, a look at North Korea’s recent economic growth which – while real – is built on Russian cash, Chinese trade and illicit activity: A June 2026 Wall Street [...]
War Made the Case For IMEC, Not Against It
July 6th, 2026 Via Ethan Chorin’s substack, commentary on how the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor’s vulnerabilities are the very reasons it is worth building: The status of IMEC, or India–Middle [...]
July 6th, 2026 Via Ethan Chorin’s substack, commentary on how the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor’s vulnerabilities are the very reasons it is worth building: The status of IMEC, or India–Middle [...]
Bishoftu Airport and Ethiopian Airlines’ bid to Become Africa’s largest Hub
July 6th, 2026 Via The Africa Report, a look at Bishoftu Airport, Ethiopia’s $12.7bn giant airport hub that – once it is complete – will overtake Atlanta in passenger numbers – a goal linked to the [...]
July 6th, 2026 Via The Africa Report, a look at Bishoftu Airport, Ethiopia’s $12.7bn giant airport hub that – once it is complete – will overtake Atlanta in passenger numbers – a goal linked to the [...]
The Trans-Saharan Corridor (Algeria–Niger–Nigeria)
July 5th, 2026 Via Modern Diplomacy, commentary on the proposed Trans-Saharan Railway Corridor linking Algeria, Niger, and Nigeria which the article argues should be understood not merely as a railway but as a [...]
July 5th, 2026 Via Modern Diplomacy, commentary on the proposed Trans-Saharan Railway Corridor linking Algeria, Niger, and Nigeria which the article argues should be understood not merely as a railway but as a [...]
China Makes Its Move in Bangladesh
July 1st, 2026 Via Geopolitical Futures, a look at how Chinese investment promises could strengthen Beijing’s position on the Bay of Bengal, but it may not buy the political influence China ultimately seeks: [...]
July 1st, 2026 Via Geopolitical Futures, a look at how Chinese investment promises could strengthen Beijing’s position on the Bay of Bengal, but it may not buy the political influence China ultimately seeks: [...]
The AI-Powered World Cup Runs on Thousands of Data Workers in Global South
June 23rd, 2026 Via Rest of World, an article on the human annotators in Brazil, Cambodia, and the Philippines are tracking every movement in the football tournament for teams, broadcasters, and the betting [...]
June 23rd, 2026 Via Rest of World, an article on the human annotators in Brazil, Cambodia, and the Philippines are tracking every movement in the football tournament for teams, broadcasters, and the betting [...]