Ronan Wordsworth

Listen to the latest episode below. Super interesting discussion with Jakub, thoroughly enjoyed it.

Australia is becoming increasingly involved in regional geopolitics following significant Chinese investments in their backyard.

@AlanFJr @GPFutures True, and Germany have dropped their opposition to classifying nuclear energy as 'green'

@GPFutures Also nuclear power.

The “green” in green hydrogen refers to the source of the power required to produce it – wind, solar and hydropower, which should not produce greenhouse gases. Europe’s goal is to use hydrogen to produce 40 gigawatts of power by 2030.

@realErhanEren @GPFutures Thanks Erhan, good points - what is needed is sustained policy direction allowing for the growth of the market as it will give Europe a much higher degree of energy independence.

The EU isn’t just setting hydrogen goals it’s engineering a market. A binding 20 Mt target, mandated industrial demand, and €3B+ in public funding are positioning green hydrogen as Europe’s next strategic asset. This isn’t policy signaling. It’s a blueprint for industrial transformation. The window to shape offtake deals and secure subsidies is open but it won’t stay that way.

The latest issue of the Pickle Gazette is out! This week we look into how USA, EU, Russia and China use diplomacy to achieve their goals worldwide. A world of alliances, partnerships, and lots of competition. Check it out! open.substack.com/pub/thegeopoli…

Our latest issue of The Pickle Gazette just dropped talking about the Space Domain and how it shapes global geopolitics. Have you subscribed yet? Find all the details on our substack! Stars, Satellites, and Sovereignty: The Politics of Space open.substack.com/pub/thegeopoli…

For more analysis of how Europe will look to diversify away from the US, see our latest episode The Geopolitical Pickle available at: lnkd.in/d4Fdtm3C

My article yesterday on allies shifts away from the US defence industry will only accelerate following the sweeping new tariffs implemented yesterday. Read my article below Geopolitical Futures looking at the global defence industry shakeup.

@kixolotl @MarioNawfal Couldn't agree more

@MarioNawfal Thanks for the insights of the russian talking points. Can we have some reasonable opinions now?

NEW EPISODE! For the last episode of Disinformation Project we spoke with @SusanneConrad19 from @KAS_africa about Russia's interventions in Africa and its use of disinformation to create a positive image at the expense of the West. youtu.be/bv3UdwRyXOw?si…

Disinformation Project 4 is out! We spoke with @_Will_Brown from @ecfr about the Sahel and East Africa, and how disinformation has helped shaping the current socio-political situation in these regions. youtube.com/watch?v=8zAAnH…

@daddyhope Very well put Hopewell

My heart truly wanted her to win, but my head told me she would be defeated by Donald Trump, not because Trump is a better candidate, but because she is black and a woman. Being black alone presents a significant challenge when running against someone like Trump in America. Being both black and a woman doubles that challenge, even black Africans were mocking her for being a woman, saying America can’t be led by a woman. It reflects the persistent hurdles and biases that women, particularly women of color, face in politics and leadership roles across the world. They get token positions so that men can say, “…what about so and so?” This election was not decided on policy but on emotional gut feeling, gaslighting and people’s fears like immigration and how Black immigrants from Haiti were eating their cats in Springfield, and promises made like in 2016. Americans were promised a wall to stop Mexican illegal migration in 2016, they never got a wall. Politicians always make excuses of why they couldn’t fulfill promises. Americans have chosen their next leader, and the consequences that follow are, sadly, not theirs alone but a global burden on all four corners of the world. Whoever runs America runs the world, spare a thought for Zelensky in Ukraine. In Israel, Netanyahu is celebrating. In Africa, dictators are pleased, but Trump does not care about Africa or Africans, after all. He called it a Shithole. To be fair on Trump, Biden didn’t really care either, African was not a priority. The greatest winner is Vladimir Putin, I can’t begin to imagine how happy he is that his ally is back in the White House. What does this mean for Zimbabwe? Emmerson Mnangagwa should be pleased. When I met with British politicians in August, they mentioned they were waiting for the American election to develop a coherent policy on Zimbabwe. Currently, the British embassy is focusing primarily on business and trade, with much less emphasis on hardline politics. The British (Labour Party) nightmare has materialised with Trump on the verge of victory. Zimbabweans should not expect any tough policies on Mnangagwa and ZANUPF. I am flying to Britain today, and I wonder how many people will need consoling, but that is politics. Zimbabweans will need to stand up and fight for themselves, Trump has more pressing issues on his agenda like the Middle East, Ukraine, trade with China, and political dealings with Russia. Zimbabwe? What Zimbabwe? Britain, now outside the European Union, finds itself isolated. That is why they were waiting for the American elections, they might as well admit Zimbabwe into the Commonwealth, something that now looks more imminent than before.

@BabaMutsawashe @MakomboreroH What did he lie about?

@MakomboreroH Hopewell is a liar

Very happy to have be on The Jay Martin Show over the weekend to talk about current geopolitical situation in Africa and the Pacific. It was a thorough and engaging discussion. youtu.be/z2PJF9_9w4w?si…

The European far right has had one of their best electoral years since the Second World War. What could it mean for European #geopolitics, and how does #migration play a part? New ClubGPF Podcast+ clip with GPF's @RonanWords is out now: youtube.com/watch?v=ZECTI-…

I'll be speaking on the second panel about the effect of disinformation on democracy in Africa.

NEW EPISODE: Today's episode unpacks the recent elections in Venezuela. What's changed since 2018? Nicolas Maduro clings to power - what are the geopolitical implications? #podcast #geopolitics #newepisode #venezuela #election #sanctions #NewEpisodeAlert #TGP

Very happy to have written an article for @GPFutures about the US focus on North Australia bases and the second island chain and then having the Defence & Foreign Ministers confirm my analysis was correct within a couple of days (reuters.com/world/us-milit…)

NEW EP! On 21 May, the Pentagon said Russia launched an anti-satellite weapon into space. Is Moscow developing a weapon of mass destruction or nuclear weapon to be used in space against foreign satellites? #space #spaceweapons #spacewars #russia #geopolitics #usa #podcast