Bob Savic

  Resource-rich regions occupy a central position in the global economy by supplying the raw materials that underpin industrial, technological, energy and food security. Among these regions, Africa and Latin America stand out for the diversity and scale of their natural resources. They possess abundant reserves of critical minerals, hydrocarbons, agricultural land, forests, freshwater resources […]

  From the high deserts of Chile to the nickel-rich islands of Indonesia and the lithium hills of Zimbabwe, developing nations are no longer content to be mere pits and pipes for the industrial world. Instead, they are leveraging soaring demand for critical minerals to rewrite investment rules and assert sovereign control over their geological […]

  The global race for critical minerals – lithium, cobalt, copper and rare earth elements – has intensified geopolitical competition. It is tempting to see the G7 and BRICS as two cohesive, rival blocs, each pursuing a fully formed mineral strategy. That picture is misleading. Instead, what we observe are two loosely affiliated constellations of […]

  Ever since the failure to reach an agreement during high-level United States-Iran talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, in early April, there has been ongoing volatility in global commodities and financial markets. Although a ceasefire, in place since April 8, has been extended several times, a lasting peace agreement remains elusive at time of writing. Pakistan […]

  The passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, known as the GENIUS Act, represents a watershed moment in the evolution of digital currency regulation. It also highlights the enduring role of the United States dollar on the global stage. This legislation, which became law in 2025 with bipartisan support in […]