By Abiodun Komolafe IJEBU-JESA (CONVERSEER) – There was a delusion that the privatisation of the power sector – an existing, dilapidated monopoly – would be as straightforward and eventually beneficial as the transformative liberalisation of the telecommunications industry. What we are now witnessing is the shattering of that illusion, with the critical failure of the…
By Ebube Bruno CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Last month, the world marked World Population Day 2025. And then it hit us: humanity now stands at an unprecedented demographic crossroads. According to the UN, the global population has surpassed 8.2 billion, and we’re on track to cross 9 billion before 2037. But here’s the kicker: the real…
One would think that the US would consider such a group to be an ally in its New Cold War with China By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – The US’ systemic rivalry with China over the contours of the emerging world order has made many assume that it backs all opponents of the People’s…
By Ebube Bruno CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a world where “anything goes,” we celebrate the very people we’d warn our children not to imitate. As long as they’ve been on TV and are popular, we make them ambassadors. Forget whether their character is brand-worthy; controversy becomes the selling point. So, in that jaye-jaye/pleasure first universe,…
Rebranding existing logistics corridors across its territory as part of CPEC is a means to this end. By Andrew Korybko MOSCOW (CONVERSEER) – Iran’s Mehr News Agency and others reported that one of their country’s leading economic officials discussed the possibility of it facilitating Pakistan’s trade with Russia and Europe at a meeting with his…
