Africa Political Monitor No. 56
An attempted coup in Mali;
A solar surge across Africa;
Israel, South Sudan in Gaza resettlement talks;
A push to recognize Somaliland;
An M23 massacre in Eastern DRC
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Russia Policy Monitor No. 2694
Russia banks on its Indian oil trade;
Russia tests "traditional values";
Russia imports Iranian weapons;
Reinforcements from Central Asia
China’s Appetite For Rosewood Is Causing Chaos In Africa
Many wealthy Chinese cherish the elegance and artistry of rosewood (hongmu) furniture. Famous for its rich burgundy color, its intricate Ming and Qing dynasty-style carvings, and its shockingly high price tag—a single bed can fetch $1 million—hongmu is distinctly Chinese.
China’s Concrete Empire in South America
Beijing is gradually linking South America together with its massive investments in infrastructure—right under Washington’s nose.
Russia Policy Monitor No. 2693
Expanded ties with the Emirates
Assessing Russia's hybrid war on the West
Eavesdropping on NATO
Russia's own "Golden Dome"
The Woe's of Russia's War Economy