Tag: Resource Conflicts
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First to the Moon
Nearly 60 years after the first space race ended, a new one is already forming between China and the USA. Getting to the moon first, being able to access its resources and police it, is now a top priority of the countries’ space strategy. By developing space systems such as Gateway and the Mengzhou, the…
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Mediators, Militias, and Minerals
1.What are the strategic interests of key actors in the DRC? 2. To understand the regional dimensions of the conflict in the DRC, it is important to examine the interests of countries beyond just Rwanda. 3. The conflict is highly complex and multidimensional, resisting simplistic narratives of a bilateral rivalry between Rwanda/M23 and the DRC.
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Assessing Greenland’s Resources
1. Explores Greenland’s vast mineral resources 2. Greenland is oil and mineral rich making it attractive to relevant states in the arctic region 3. Greenland is, and will continue, to be relevant because of the points made above.
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Proliferation of Satellite Mega-Constellations
What does the rise of satellite mega-constellations mean for Europe’s strategic autonomy? As the space industry shifts to commercial dominance, mega-constellations like Starlink offer global connectivity but also pose strategic risks. This article explores how Europe’s dependence on non-EU satellite infrastructure could undermine its security and analyses the EU’s response, including the development of IRIS²,…
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Sudan’s Civil War
1. What drives the UAE’s engagement in Sudan? 2. The UAE is prioritizing its own strategic and economic interests 3. There is a need for a strategic and coordinated European response.
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Natural Resources
A recurring theme when it comes to natural resources is their perception as a curse or blessing for the countries that possess them. While some scholars argue that the discovery of natural resources is one of the key drivers of corruption and the weakening of democratic institutions, others even claim them as a prerequisite for…
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Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an international organization founded by oil-producing nations. Its primary objective is to coordinate and regulate the production and pricing of petroleum to collectively influence the global oil market and maximize profit. OPEC seeks to balance the interests of both producers and consumers by managing oil supply…
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Energy Security & Independence
Availability and Affordability: True energy security means a state has an uninterrupted supply of energy at a price that does not cripple the economy. Diversification: To achieve independence, nations must diversify both their energy sources (renewables, nuclear, gas) and their suppliers to avoid being held hostage by a single hostile exporter. Infrastructure Resilience: This involves…