The Last Firewall: Why the World’s Superpowers are Fighting Over Benin
In July 2023, Jutta Urpilainen, the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, stood in Cotonou to announce a massive €63.8 million […]
Benin, Deep Dives
Mining
The “Clean & Connected” Spine: Digital and Green Infrastructure Along the Lobito Corridor
The Lobito Corridor is often marketed as a “green” corridor, not just because it transports the minerals needed for EV
Africa, Deep Dives
The 2025 Washington Accord: A Geopolitical Analysis
On December 4, 2025, a landmark series of agreements known as the Washington Accord was signed at the White House.