International

  • Dec 8, 2023
  • 7 min read

Energy transition will propel the 'niche' boron market

Demand from energy transition technologies for the critical mineral boron will multiply, sparking more exploration

International
  • Dec 7, 2023
  • 7 min read

Global internet governance faces strain not severance

Internet governance has become a major theatre of geopolitical contestation

International
  • Nov 29, 2023
  • 7 min read

Tripling renewable power scale by 2030 is unfeasible

Solar photovoltaics growth could exceed expectations, but wind power growth on the scale required looks unlikely

International
  • Nov 24, 2023
  • 7 min read

ICBC cyberattack will affect finance and diplomacy

China's largest bank was hit by a massive ransomware attack earlier this month; it has yet to recover fully

International
  • Nov 24, 2023
  • 7 min read

Prospects for climate diplomacy in 2024

With next year looking set to be the hottest on record, world leaders continue to drag their feet on climate change

International
  • Nov 21, 2023
  • 8 min read

Prospects for the oil market in 2024

A wide divergence in demand forecasts casts uncertainty over oil markets in 2024

International
  • Nov 15, 2023
  • 11 min read

Prospects for world trade and supply chains in 2024

Supply chain conditions have normalised but world trade flows will remain weak into 2024

International
  • Nov 10, 2023
  • 7 min read

Higher oil prices are not benefiting African exporters

African oil exporters have not raised output in recent years and face high rates and difficulties stimulating investment

International