Opinion


The modern-day El Dorado of South America’s Lithium Triangle

The modern-day El Dorado of South America’s Lithium Triangle

ByTim MarshallMar 23, 2023

Unlike the original – and probably mythical – El Dorado, Tim Marshall argues we know that the new one is…

Debt for nature swaps: greenwashing or a radical solution?

Debt for nature swaps: greenwashing or a radical solution?

ByMarco MagriniMar 2, 2023

Marco Magrini looks at the resurgence in the practice of swapping debt for conservation projects Can liabilities be traded for…

USA moves to contain China with more military bases in the Philippines

USA moves to contain China with more military bases in the Philippines

ByTim MarshallFeb 23, 2023

Tim Marshall takes a look at the US military base agreement with the Philippines, and what it means for China’s…

Why is Japan doubling its defence spending?

Why is Japan doubling its defence spending?

ByTim MarshallFeb 3, 2023

Tim Marshall considers the new role the Japanese will be taking in regional geopolitics Japan began to rouse itself during…

New Year, new renewable energy resolutions

New Year, new renewable energy resolutions

ByMarco MagriniJan 2, 2023

Marco Magrini starts the New Year with some positive thinking on renewable energy and the changing climate Now is the…

How goes the war in Ukraine?

How goes the war in Ukraine?

ByTim MarshallDec 21, 2022

Tim Marshall looks at the likely developments for the war in Ukraine The lights are going out across Ukraine as…

A microscoping close up of a group of plankton

Loss of biodiversity and climate change go hand in hand

ByMarco MagriniDec 1, 2022

Action on climate change and dealing with the loss of biodiversity are inextricably intertwined, says Marco Magrini It’s the variety…

China’s new emperor

China’s new emperor

ByTim MarshallNov 23, 2022

Tim Marshall takes a look at China and President Xi Jinping’s third term in government Apparently, the 20th National Congress…

Geopolitical round-up for 2022 – a coming winter of discontent

Geopolitical round-up for 2022 – a coming winter of discontent

ByTim MarshallNov 9, 2022

Tim Marshall looks ahead to the final quarter of the year and takes an overview of the big issues around…

India’s ocean rivalry with China

India’s ocean rivalry with China

ByTim MarshallSep 22, 2022

India has just launched the US$3 billion-over budget INS Vikrant. But are expensive aircraft carriers the answer to the threat…

Japanese troops marching

Japan’s defensive rethink as fears over China and Russia grow

ByTim MarshallSep 1, 2022

Tim Marshall looks at Japan’s increased spending on its self-defence force The Chinese and Russian ‘Friendship without limits’ is currently…

Close-up of a Finnish soldier carrying a rifle

Sweden and Finland to join NATO

ByTim MarshallJul 19, 2022

Tim Marshall looks at Sweden and Finland joining NATO and what it means for Europe’s strategic geography Europe’s strategic geography…

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