Southern Brazil’s Economic Boom
South America’s largest economy is still trying to recover from recession, and growth remains slow. But there’s one region of the country that seems to be faring better than the rest.
Conflict and Competition in Sudan
Middle Eastern powers are closely monitoring the protests in Sudan.
Tracking African Swine Fever
African swine fever is an infectious disease that has already spread from Africa to Europe and Asia. The current outbreak has led to more than 1 million pigs being culled in China.
Rare Earth Elements: Global Reserves and Production
With China's recent threat to ban exports of rare earth elements to the United States, it may be time to find an alternative.
Who Benefits From the US-China Trade War?
Several markets stand to benefit from the escalating trade dispute between the United States and China. Here, we take a look at two countries that will likely see an increase in trade with the U.S. as a result of the trade war.
Drought Hits Australian Wheat Supplies
Australia, normally a net exporter of wheat, has had to import wheat for the first time since 2007.
Africa’s New Free Trade Agreement
The AfCFTA would create the largest trade zone in the world.
Which Countries Have State Religions?
Religion still plays a role in shaping communal worldviews, attitudes and politics around the world.
Global Military Spending Soars
A new report shows that global military spending reached a new post-Cold War high last year.
The US Military and the African Front
The U.S. military posture in Africa has often been described as a “light footprint.” Recent revelations tell a different story.
Beyond Incirlik
The Turkish air base has become a point of contention in negotiations between Washington and Ankara.
The Shores of Lake Balkhash
Russia has offered to help Kazakhstan build a nuclear power plant near Lake Balkhash.