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Folashade Soule

Folashade Soule

Senior Research Associate, University of Oxford
I am a Senior research associate at the University of Oxford and a former postdoctoral reseacher of the Oxford-Princeton Global Leaders fellowship programme. I hold a PhD (summe cum laude) in International Relations from Sciences Po Paris. Since defending her PhD, I have been a postdoctoral researcher at the London School of Economics (LSE), and a part-time Lecturer in International Relations and Political Science (Africa and Global Politics; the Politics of Globalization; International Political Economy).

My current research investigates the negotiation practices of francophone African governments when dealing with China (infrastructure projects). It is at the intersection of negotiation practice theory and the study of (agency) in IR. I have published several articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Global Governance, Afrique contemproaine, Foro Internacional and Cahiers des Amériques Latines. As a policy-facing academic, connecting policy and research, I have been acted as an international strategy consultant for the OECD, the French Development Agency (AFD), the Presidency of Benin, and consultancy firms (Oxford Analytica, Ernst&Young, Deloitte). I have also trained young diplomats and military civil servants in Bamako, Mali in methodology and analytical tools in international relations.

How to negotiate infrastructure deals with China: four things African governments need to put right

Jan 04, 2019 16:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views

You dont negotiate with China ! I was quickly told when I started interviewing African public servants about their infrastructure deals with Beijing. There is a widespread view in Africa that you accept whatever terms are...

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Economy

U.S. Treasuries plunge ahead of 5-year auction, FOMC member Daly’s speech

The U.S. Treasuries plunged during Wednesdays afternoon session, ahead of a busy day for economic data that brings the advance goods trade and inventories figures for May, as well as durable goods orders data for the same...

German bunds suffer as investors await eurozone’s June consumer price inflation data

The German bunds suffered during European trading session Wednesday ahead of the countrys and eurozones consumer price inflation (CPI) data for the month of June, scheduled to be released on June 27 and 28 by 12:00GMT and...

USD/CNY likely to hit 6.90 mark; not much volatility seen ahead of G-20 meeting, says Commerzbank

The USD/CNY currency pair is expected to hit the 6.90 mark, although not much of a volatility is likely to be seen ahead of the G20 meeting in Osaka, Japan, according to the latest research report from Commerzbank. It...

JGBs close lower ahead of May retail sales, industrial production data

The Japanese government bonds closed lower on Wednesday as investors await the release of the countrys retail sales and industrial production data for the month of May, scheduled to be released on June 26 and 27 by...

Australian bonds fall amid muted trading session ahead of U.S.-China trade talks

Australian government bonds fell during Asian trading session Wednesday amid a muted day that witnessed data of little economic significance as investors await a trade talk meeting between President Donald Trump and...

Politics

Vladimir Putin: Is the Russian President a Fan of Vlogs?

People all over the world have found a new form of entertainment that is freely accessible on the internet vlogs. And in recent QA session with Russian President Vladimir Putin, it was revealed whether he is also a fan of...

Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump: Michael Wolff Book Claims Donald Trump’s Favorite Child Isn’t a Fan of His Wife

There have been several books and articles published about the relationship of the United States First Lady Melania Trump with her step-daughter Ivanka Trump. Now, Michael Wolffs latest book Siege: Trump Under Fire claims...

Donald Trump Signs New Sanctions Aimed at Iran Supreme Leader and Other Iranian Officials

Iran and the United States have been going back and forth for the last few months. Now, the latter has retaliated as President Donald Trump signed on Monday a new set of sanctions aimed explicitly at Irans high-ranking...

CAR: a society without authority, where children's schooling suffers

The news from the Central African Republic (CAR) is rarely good. The country has been involved in an on-and-off war for at least 20 years. It has been rated as having the lowest human development in the world. It is also...

Final 2019 election results: education divide explains the Coalition's upset victory

At the May 18 election, the size of the lower house was expanded from 150 to 151 seats. The Coalition parties won 77 seats (up one since the 2016 election), Labor 68 (down one) and the crossbench six (up one). The...

Science

Marijuana News: Will New York Follow Illinois in Legalizing Recreational Use of Cannabis?

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker just signed a law on Tuesday that makes the recreational use of marijuana legal taking effect on the first day of 2020. This makes Illinois the 11th state in the United States to do so, and...

Cancer Cure 2019: Immunotherapy Drug Under Research Shows Promising Result for Lung Cancer Patients

Finding the complete cure for cancer remains a Herculean task for many researchers around the world. And while that has yet to be achieved, other groups of scientists are working on the next best thing developing...

Black plastic can't be recycled – but we've just found a way to use the carbon in renewable energy

The big problem with plastics is that though they last for a very long time, most are thrown away after only one use. Since plastics were invented in the 1950s, about 8,300m metric tonnes (Mt) have been made, but over half...

Meet the naked mole-rat: impervious to pain and cancer, and lives ten times longer than it should

The naked mole-rat is perhaps one of the most bizarre beasts on the planet. At first glance, it looks like little more than a cocktail sausage with legs and teeth. But beneath its wrinkly pink skin, this creatures strange...

Marijuana News: China Blames Increase in Cannabis Trafficking in Canada, U.S.

Last year, Canada became the second country to legalize the recreational use of Marijuana. Meanwhile, more states in America are doing the same with others eyeing to follow suit in the near future. Now, China claims they...

Technology

GoPro Hero 8 Release Date: What Improvements Should the Eight Entry Focus On?

Theres still no word about GoPro Hero 8 and the features that it will have once it hits the market. Where the smartphone ecosystem mostly experiences a plethora of leaks from reliable sources, the action camera niche isnt...

Microsoft Surface Book 3 Specs, Price, Release Date Details; Foldable Laptop Described as An Option for Gamers

Microsoft Surface Book 3 is anticipated to be thinner and come with a minimalistic design. It is also expected to improve some of its parts and features for better and provide more convenience to the users. In...

AMD Radeon 5700 XT Release Date, Latest News: Team Red Eyeing to Dominate High-End Mid-Range Market

The AMD Radeon 5700 XT is slated to dominate the high-end mid-range market as team red is set to take on NVidias GeForce RTX 2070. The price difference between both GPUS is $50, with the 5700 XT performing shoulder to...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Release Date, Latest News: Mission Lengths, Depth Explain by Lead Quest Designer

From character builds and how to approach Cyberpunk 2077 to the depths of quests and how long theyre going to last. What makes this particular interview exciting is that Sakso revealed that he worked on the Bloody Baron...

‘GTA 6’ Release Date: Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Hints Next Entry Might Come Out in 2020

With all the rumors involving GTA 6, theres still no substantial evidence when the title will hit the market. However, recent statements from Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick may have hinted that the title might not be too far...

Digital Currency

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Hedge Funds Remain Laggards Despite Bitcoin Rallies, Traders Candid for BTC Derivatives

Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD hits new 10-month highs at 339, eyes 396 (23.6% Fib)

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: LedgerX obtains CFTC’s approval for bitcoin futures but can it really play role of Bakkt’s counterpart?

Law

The South African government's thinking on surveillance law is regressive

Women have been the heart of the Christian right for decades

Australia doesn't protect free speech, but it could

Life

Teenage sexting linked to increased sexual behaviour, drug use and poor mental health

Narcissism – and the various ways it can lead to domestically abusive relationships

Chinese brides wear as many as five dresses – yet provide inspiration for a sustainable fashion future

Nature

Solar panels all over the Sahara desert? – Imagine newsletter #2

Why there's more greenhouse gas in the atmosphere than you may have realised

There's still so much we don't know about the star-gazing beetle with a tiny brain

Sports

Michael Schumacher Health Update: Corinna Breaks Silence on Husband’s Condition, Schumi’s Famous Ferrari Car Gets Auctioned Off

Manny Pacquiao Rivals and Sparmates are Convinced that Keith Thurman Will Lose to 40-Year-Old Boxing Champ

Boston Celtics NBA Rumors: Team May Have Found its Replacement for Aron Baynes; Al Horford Situation Still Unclear

Technical Analysis

CADJPY: Trend reversal analysis

Gold: Key levels to watch (US Session)

FxWirePro: EUR/USD Daily Outlook

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PRIMARY DEALERS TAKE 23.18 PCT OF U.S. 5-YEAR NOTES SALE, DIRECT 19.71 PCT AND INDIRECT 57.11 PCT
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