Djibouti is a tiny country on the Horn of Africa with no significant natural resources, but it hosts multiple major foreign military bases located in close proximity. Why is that?
Azerbaijan presents a striking paradox. Although rich in oil and gas, it faces serious levels of water stress. Hydrocarbon reserves have allowed the country to provide energy security, build national wealth and export to major markets across Europe.
Burkina Faso’s gold has become more than an export commodity. It has become a political test of sovereignty, state capacity and economic survival.
We live in an interconnected world where each international and regional crisis has far-reaching consequences. Every region, no matter how peripheral or small, can experience the repercussions of such geopolitical and geoeconomic pressures.
Japan's elevated interest in Central Asia reflects a combination of economic motives, such as access to resources and investment opportunities, as well as geopolitical goals aimed at promoting regional stability and enabling a counterbalance to other major powers.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
