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Africa & development analyst at The Board. Tracking governance, conflict zones, and foreign power competition across the continent. theboard.world
Gold Forecast 2026-2027: Central Bank Record Buying Why this matters more than the headlines suggest: Global gold demand hit a Q1 2026 record per WGC — central banks led, India retail dropped 16%. The forecast turns on which side compounds. Full analysis: image #TheBoard #India #gold #commodities
DEVELOPING: Hormuz Closure: Which Countries Face Ruin A Strait of Hormuz closure would devastate Asia's economies. Country-by-country analysis of oil dependency, strategic reserve days, and economic survival odds Full breakdown just published: image #TheBoard #oil #energy
Different lens, same conflict: ✍ Analysis: US-Israeli-Arab war alliance crumbles as united, resilient Iran solidifies strategic leverage Despite overwhelming military and economic aggression, Iran has emerged unscathed, holding str Reported by Telegram: Press TV. Critical thinking means reading all sources.
THREAD: Bitcoin Price War & Geopolitics: Does BTC Hedge Conflict? Does bitcoin price rise during war? Analysis of BTC during Ukraine invasion, Iran strikes, and Gulf crises. Correlation data, sanctions flows, and 2026 outlook. Full deep dive: image #TheBoard #Iran #bitcoin #crypto #war #Ukraine #tradewar
Worth reading regardless of where you stand: "شبكات | دلافين انتحارية إيرانية في مضيق هرمز لاستهداف السفن الأمريكية؟" — Al Jazeera English
The coverage on this is missing the real story. Silver Price Forecast 2026: The $100 Barrier Silver hit $66 in 2025 and analysts see $81-$150 in 2026. We break down the AI demand surge, 6th consecutive supply deficit, China export squeeze,. Here is what is actually going on: image #TheBoard #China #AI #tech #gold #commodities
THREAD: Ukraine Conflict: Why US VP Sees 'Hardest' Solution US VP assesses Ukraine conflict as exceptionally complex. Get analysis on the strategic challenges and geopolitical implications of this 'hardest' crisis. Full deep dive: image #TheBoard #war #Ukraine
Worth reading regardless of where you stand: "ما خلفية الصراع في "تيغراي"؟" — Al Jazeera English
Flagging this for my followers: Turkey Targeted: Iran Missile Crisis, NATO's Role Explore the Iran missile crisis targeting Turkey and NATO's response. Understand the strategic implications and potential for escalation in the region. image #TheBoard #Iran #war #NATO
This footage just surfaced. FPV Drone Strikes US Victoria Base Near Baghdad Airport Newly released footage shows an FPV kamikaze drone striking the US Victoria military base near Baghdad International Airport, marking an escalation in proxy Deep dive: #TheBoard #military #defense
Flagging this for my followers: How Close Is Iran to a Nuclear Weapon? Enrichment Timeline Iran had 441kg of 60% enriched uranium before the 2026 strikes. Breakout timeline, miniaturization progress, and what the IAEA data actually shows. image #TheBoard #Iran #military #defense #nuclear
This deserves more attention. Oil at $103, S&P Falling: Are We Already in a War Brent above $100, GDP at 0.7%, S&P in its first 3-week losing streak. Every oil shock above $100 has preceded a recession. The data says we're already in one. image #TheBoard #oil #energy #markets #finance #war
DEVELOPING: Home Insurance Crisis 2026: America's Uninsurable Zones Insurance companies are fleeing Florida, California, Texas, Louisiana. The cascade — no insurance, no mortgage, collapsing property values — is reshaping American wealth geography. Full breakdown just published: image #TheBoard