In an era of energy transitions and geopolitical uncertainty, Venezuela presents one of the most striking contradictions in the contemporary world. With the largest proven oil reserves at about 303 billion barrels , more than Saudi Arabia and Iran, in theory, the country should be economically viable and geopolitically relevant. Illustration by The Geostrata But the reality stands in antithesis to the expectations, becoming a textbook example of economic collapse, institutio

The map of the world represents more than the geography of land and water; it is a cartography of power that the historic aggressors hold. For almost two centuries, invisible lines have crisscrossed the globe, not just representing sovereign borders, but also demarcating “backyards” – zones where great powers are asserting the unspoken rule that “might is right”. Illustration by The Geostrata In 1823, a ghost was born in the United States of America that continues to haunt t

As the EU implements strict anti-deforestation regulations, exporters worldwide now have to prove the sustainability of their supply chains. With the majority of India’s coffee sector relying on EU exports, it must find ways to comply with regulations while protecting the livelihoods of small growers and holding onto market share, as well as aligning with international environmental standards. Illustration by The Geostrata UNDERSTANDING THE EU DEFORESTATION REGULATION (EUDR)

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