Ronan Wordsworth
Ronan Wordsworth is an analyst for Geopolitical Futures. He completed a Masters in Geopolitical Studies at Charles University in Prague in 2022. He has an ongoing association with the University, including assisting an ongoing project of African University partnerships and is co-host of a Geopolitics Podcast. Prior to undertaking the master’s program, Mr Wordsworth completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Sydney and spent nine years working across Australia, Europe, and Southern Africa working up to the level of Senior Project Manager providing experience in statistical analytics.
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The US Re-Engages With Africa
After three decades of treating the African continent mostly as an afterthought, the U.S. is adjusting its strategy to curb the growing influence of its biggest rivals. The new approach was detailed in an August 2022 report, “U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa,” which described plans for a more pragmatic Africa policy and greater engagement in […]
How New Zealand Could Save the Five Eyes
New Zealand’s new government was elected in October but has already signaled what its foreign policy will look like – and it revolves around the U.S.-led intelligence-sharing network known...
Saudi Arabia Turns to Africa
Saudi Arabia is increasingly interested in building economic and diplomatic ties with Africa. Not long ago, the continent was nowhere near a priority in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s...
Kenya’s Attempt to Woo the West
On a recent tour through Africa, I got the chance to meet academics, diplomats and other industry experts on behalf of Charles University. I also had the pleasure of...
The Demise of Francafrique
France’s colonial empire in West and Central Africa dissolved in the 1950s and 1960s, but Paris’ dominance remained. Through the unofficial policy of “Francafrique,” put in place at the...
A US-Led Network to Contain China Takes Shape
On Aug. 18, U.S. President Joe Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David for talks aimed at creating a common security agenda for the...
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