Tag "maritime"
Economics
South Africa
South Africa: Political Unrest in a Vulnerable Economy
In July of 2021 political unrest peaked in several South African provinces in response to prolonged economic instability and the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma. The protests were amongst the worst political violence South Africa has witnessed since the end of the Apartheid. The nation’s economy was particularly vulnerable to civil unrest, and served to deepen the impact of the riots.
Asia Pacific
Economics
Whose line is it anyway? The growing threat of China’s maritime presence
China’s increasing military and maritime presence in Djibouti is causing a stir, as its search for resources puts pressure on political stability globally.
Middle East/North Africa
Security
War in Yemen compromises China’s naval strategy
The conflict in Yemen reveals the strategic vulnerability of China’s People Liberation Army Navy. At the same time it provided a series of firsts, in terms of operational capability, during
