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Busting the ownership façade: How Ivanhoe Atlantic’s China ties stalled its A$300m IPO amid US Congress scrutiny
A significant setback for mining magnate Robert Friedland
Talafah T. Tabolo
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Red Money, Blue Rhetoric: J. Peter Pham’s Ivanhoe Atlantic Liberia Hustle
A far messier and more troubling reality
Talafah T. Tabolo
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Threading on Dangerous Ground or Breaking Free from Coercion? Liberia’s HPX-AML Dilemma
secrecy surrounding the signing—media barred, details withheld—has triggered legal, political, and public suspicions
Michael T
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Liberia and America: Aid, Exploitation, and the New Face of U.S. Diplomacy
Will this be the moment Liberia breaks the cycle, or simply a new twist on an old story?
Michael T
Jul 3, 20255 min read


US Strikes on Iran: A Turning Point for Sovereignty and the Spectre of Global Conflict
acting as judge, jury, and executioner
Michael T
Jun 22, 20253 min read


Liberia on the World Stage: What a UN Security Council Seat Could Mean at Home
increased visibility, responsibility, and expectation
Michael T
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Lack of Diplomatic Intelligence: Foreign Ministry Caught Unawares
administration unprepared for a crisis they should have seen coming
Michael T
Mar 19, 20253 min read


Tammy Bruce's "No List" Statement Raises Questions of Cover-Up, Not Clarity
Fear of legal challenges for their potential targeting of certain groups
Michael T
Mar 18, 20253 min read


Liberia's Looming Ban: The Real Story
Deficiencies that triggered the designation
Michael T
Mar 17, 20253 min read


Trump Proposes Visa Ban for Liberia: UNSC Bid in Jeopardy
More International Woes for Liberia
Michael T
Mar 15, 20253 min read


Trump and Zelensky Clash: Mineral Deal agreement ends in deadlock
Fear that Trump may be attempting to impose a peace agreement that favors Russia
Michael T
Feb 28, 20253 min read


U.S. Court Upholds Visa Ban Against Nuquay, Reinforcing Executive Authority
questions about the true motives behind such sanctions
Michael T
Feb 28, 20252 min read


President-Elect Trump requests delay on Tiktok Ban
Positioning himself as a potential mediator in the TikTok controversy
Michael T
Dec 28, 20243 min read


The relationship between Liberia and its neighbors
Liberia's relationships with its neighbors are crucial for its security and economic development. As a member of the Economic Community...

Marie S.
Mar 25, 20232 min read


Maritime security: Liberia's Waterway Prospects
Liberia has a significant maritime industry, with its registry ranking second globally in terms of registered vessels. This industry is...

Marie S.
Mar 29, 20204 min read


Natural resource governance In Liberia
Liberia is rich in natural resources, including iron ore, diamonds, and timber, which have the potential to contribute significantly to...

Marie S.
Mar 25, 20203 min read


International aid and assistance & Liberia's Overreliance
International aid and assistance have played a significant role in Liberia's economic and social development since the end of the civil...

Marie S.
Mar 20, 20203 min read


Analysis of President Weah's "Liberia is open to business" statement
Liberia's position as a small, resource-rich country makes it an attractive destination for foreign investment and business. The...

Marie S.
Mar 11, 20203 min read


Chinese influence: China has increased its presence and investments in Africa, including Liberia.
China's influence on Liberia has been growing in recent years, with significant investments in infrastructure, mining, and agriculture....

Marie S.
Mar 8, 20204 min read
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