In the Media
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In a blow to Taiwan, Honduras switches relations to China
The New York Times ran a piece featuring insights from Mitch Hayes, a director at Veracity, on Honduras aligning with China, thereby severing ties with Taiwan. An expert on China's relations with Latin America, Mitch notes that while Honduras's decision might upset Washington, it could be seen as a rational move for an emerging economy such as Honduras.
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What Will Honduras Gain By Establishing Ties With China?
Veracity director Mitch Hayes was invited to share his analysis of Honduras' break with Taiwan, in a round-up of thought leadership on the issue for the Inter-American Dialogue. Mitch joins academics and analysts in this overview captures the motivations and implications of Honduras's move. Mitch suggests that "President Xiomara Castro's bargain may sacrifice long-term sovereignty for short-term political gain.”
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Mining Indaba: The Growing Russian Presence in Africa’s Mining Sector
In this interview, conducted in English and French with the current affairs broadcaster Radio France Internationale, Veracity Worldwide CEO Jay Truesdale discusses rising Russian aspirations in the African mining sector. He notes that Russia often concentrates on poorly-governed countries where it has historical ties, and that certain target minerals have important applications for Russian military production and national security.
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US, China Compete for Africa’s Rare Earth Minerals
In this Voice of America article by China-Africa correspondent Kate Bartlett, Veracity Worldwide CEO Jay Truesdale comments on the geopolitical implications of the race for rare earth metals in Africa. He notes that “dependency on China for rare earths is viewed with alarm” as it could allow Beijing to “cripple non-Chinese manufacturers” in key sectors including electronics, automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and renewable energy.
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Growing geopolitical tension will make it harder for companies to sit on the fence
In this Daily Maverick piece by foreign affairs reporter Peter Fabricius, Veracity Worldwide CEO Jay Truesdale highlights the risks rising tensions between China and the West pose to companies. Jay notes that companies will struggle to avoid picking a side on Russia’s war against Ukraine, and that they must appreciate "the implications of taking a stand" if relations between global powers deteriorate further.
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Ukraine Intel Boss Warns Putin: Brace for ‘Deeper and Deeper’ Strikes in Russia
In this The Daily Beast piece by national security reporter Shannon Vavra, Veracity Worldwide CEO Jay Truesdale provides extensive insight and analysis on why alleged Ukrainian attacks should be seen as distinct from those by Russia against Ukraine. Jay notes that while Russia has targeted civilians and cities, Ukraine has fought in self-defense and targeted only military or dual-use facilities, suggesting that Ukraine is seeking to fight a "more just" war than Russia.
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