The Tides of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea

The maritime domain is crucial to global trade and development, illustrated by Africa’s Gulf of Guinea. The Gulf of Guinea is home to a wealth of natural resources, but economic growth in the region is hindered by the threat of piracy. The importance of renewed regional and international cooperation against maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea is highlighted by recent upticks in piracy operations.

AfricaBy Peter BartoJanuary 2, 2024gulf of guinea, piracy, africa, blue economy, world bank, developing countries, economy, security, united states, france, yaonunde protocol

The U.S. Has a Deep-Rooted Sinophobia Problem

American protectionism against China was born out of, and continues to propagate, an antagonistic relationship that is only further intensified by the U.S.’s longstanding problem with systemic racism, culminating in an unfortunate increase in hate crimes and racism against Asian people in America. The present conflict may be international in nature, but it has serious domestic consequences.

AsiaBy Alex BrumfieldMay 27, 2023China, united states, Racism, asian american, asia, xenophobia, Trump, COVID-19, trade, trade war, trade relations