The dry bulk market closed the week ending Friday, October 10th, on cautiously steady ground, as vessel performance diverged across regions while global trade uncertainty and geopolitical shifts continued to test resilience
The international stage endures an unprecedented surge of voluntarism, where agreements, often impractical, forge a landscape indifferent to reality, yielding unpredictable geopolitical and economic ramifications
China’s global influence strategy has evolved, moving beyond traditional cultural diplomacy. Beijing now leverages vocational training as a potent instrument of its foreign policy—a notable shift
Israel’s Doha strike triggered tectonic changes across MENA, exposing Arab disunity while Saudi–Pakistan and Egypt–Türkiye partnerships reshape regional security architecture fundamentally
TRIPP, Zangezur and the New Geoeconomics of the Caucasus reveal how Armenia, long isolated by geography, may turn from a landlocked state into a vital hub of regional connectivity
The Trump administration has embarked on a distinctive industrial policy, directly intervening in strategic sectors. This approach aims to bolster national self-sufficiency, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, and reshaping global economic dynamics. Its implications are profound
While China doubles America’s energy production and builds missiles faster than McDonald’s serves burgers, Washington debates whether financial markets matter more than actual factories that produce real weapons
As gold soars to historic highs, Beijing quietly advances a yuan–gold nexus. This calculated strategy challenges dollar supremacy, fuels de-dollarization, and signals a possible monetary realignment with far-reaching geopolitical and economic consequences
Greece combines its world-leading LNG fleet with new energy hubs, emerging as a silent force multiplier that anchors Washington’s strategy and secures Europe’s independence from Russian gas
Africa’s true size, obscured by Mercator’s colonial legacy, hides a continent brimming with demographic vigour and critical resources. For astute investors, understanding this reality is the first step towards capitalising on Africa’s strategic opportunity