The Baltic Pivot: Energy, AI, and Strategic Resilience The Baltic states — Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania — have long positioned themselves as agile, forward-leaning members of the European Union. In 2025, the region is signaling a stronger commitment to energy resilience and digital infrastructure. This comes amid a changing geopolitical landscape, as the Baltics deepen […]
China’s Belt and Road in Latin America: Opportunity or Overreach? The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China’s ambitious global infrastructure and connectivity project, has increasingly directed its attention towards Latin America, fundamentally reshaping the region’s geopolitical and economic landscape. Since its formal inclusion in the BRI in 2017, Latin America has emerged as a critical […]
Poland’s Energy Strategy: From Coal to a Diversified Future Poland is undergoing a transformative energy transition, driven by the critical need to diminish coal dependence, enhance air quality, and decarbonize its economy. While the country is actively working to diversify its energy mix and reduce its reliance on coal, it still holds a prominent position in European […]
Speyside Group Further Strengthens Global South Presence with Key Appointments in Brazil and India Speyside Group, the global south leading consultancy in corporate affairs and public policy, announces its leadership team’s expansion with Rafael Arantes’ appointment as Country Manager for Brazil and Rahul Sharma as Country Manager for India. These strategic appointments underscore Speyside’s commitment […]
The Changing Global Landscape: Geopolitics, Economics, and Environmental Shifts Geopolitics: A New World Order The influence of the United States in the Global South has been declining, especially under President Trump. This isn’t just about the U.S. government’s policies—it’s also about how reliable the U.S. is as a global partner. People in regions like the […]
Czechia’s digital ambitions: Between setbacks and startup sparks Czechia’s journey towards digital transformation has made progress, though not without significant hurdles — particularly in the digitalization of public administration. Despite ambitious plans and substantial investments, the reality remains far from ideal, with citizens frequently encountering outdated processes and bureaucratic inefficiencies. A strong startup sector, growing […]