Beijing’s stockpiling of oil is just one example of what appears a broad national effort to significantly increase the holdings of key raw materials

Brent is most exposed to production and shipping disruptions as a result of conflict in the Middle East

In 2021, under President Joe Biden’s administration, the United States government took the significant step of formally recognising the Armenian Genocide

We aren’t only over-exploiting available resources but also generating immense pollution that disrupts biodiversity

As the largest democracy in the world, India is emerging as a decisive player in Asia

Iran’s threat to retaliate has increased the probability of an escalation that could disrupt oil production facilities and tanker routes around the Persian Gulf, boosting prices and spreads

Like many other militaries around the world, the US Navy and Army in particular are in the middle of a battle for sufficient personnel

The manufacturing sector seems to have passed the worst of the downturn in the middle of last year and displays early signs of recovering