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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...

Economy

Australian bonds sag as U.S.-China trade talks progress; 10-year yield jumps 3bps

Australian government bonds slumped across the curve during Asian trading session Friday as better-than-expected U.S. economic data and progress in U.S.-China trade talks helped investors to move from safe-haven...

Britons locked up in political drama after PM May narrowly survives no-confidence vote; watch what Labour Party does next

The United Kingdoms citizens locked up in a political drama over the countrys divorce deal with the European Union after an array of events puzzled market reactions. Last nights no-confidence vote raised by opposition...

UK gilts suffer after PM May survives no-confidence vote; Brexit drama continues to intensify

The United Kingdoms gilts suffered during Thursdays afternoon session Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote yesterday at the House of Commons, triggered by opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn....

New Zealand Q4 2018 CPI seen flat, annual inflation slipping to 1.8 pct: ANZ Research

New Zealands headline CPI is expected to have remained flat in the December quarter, with annual inflation slipping from 1.9 percent to 1.8 percent. Tradable inflation is expected to print at -0.8 percent q/q, while...

JGBs narrowly mixed ahead of December national core CPI, November industrial production

The Japanese government bonds remained narrowly mixed Thursday amid a quiet session ahead of the countrys national consumer price inflation (CPI) data for the month of December and industrial production for November,...

Politics

Donald Trump 2019: White House Dismisses Health Concerns Over Blood & Band-Aid on President's Hand

An adhesive bandage covering a dot of blood on U.S. President Donald Trumps right hand earlier this week stirred speculations about his health. But the White House immediately issued a statement telling the public there is...

Melania Trump 2019: FLOTUS Flew to Palm Beach After Donald Trump Canceled Nancy Pelosi’s Afghanistan Visit

Melania Trump has been notably absent in the last few weeks amidst the government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. But there is precedence to the FLOTUS actions as she behaved similarly last year, although the...

Vladimir Putin Reportedly Backed the Russian’s NRA Infiltration In a Bid to Create Conflicts in the US

Vladimir Putin and his government have repeatedly denied their involvement in the infiltration of the National Rifle Association (NRA) but a U.S. intelligence report showed otherwise. It was said that the Kremlins are...

Donald Trump’s Ratings Plunge as Shutdown Continues; POTUS Reportedly Won’t Negotiate Reopening Government Without Wall Funding

A Rasmussen poll report, on Monday, showed Donald Trumps ratings plunged to its lowest for the past year. A source said the President of the United States is unlikely to negotiate the reopening of the government until his...

Donald Trump Allegedly Furious, Let Out Expletives As Michael Cohen Is Set to Testify Before House Next Month

Donald Trump is allegedly furious after learning that his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, is set to testify before the House committee in February. The hearing would be televised, and the lawyer would be questioned about the...

Science

Will China's moon landing launch a new space race?

China became the third country to land a probe on the Moon on Jan. 2. But, more importantly, it became the first to do so on the far side of the moon, often called the dark side. The ability to land on the far side of the...

China goes where no one has gone before – the moon's far side

In a spectacular few days for solar system exploration during which NASA whizzed the New Horizons spacecraft past the Kuiper Belt object 2009 MU69 (somewhat controversially nicknamed Ultima Thule) and eased OSIRIS-REx...

Why microbeads are such a threat and why they're so hard to handle

Plastic is everywhere. It is used across a spectrum of applications from durable industrial equipment, household appliances to throw-away single-use items and even the clothes we wear. This wide scope of uses is ascribed...

Microbial aromas might save crops from drought

In her book Silent Spring, Rachel Carson writes: The sense of smell, almost more than any other, has the power to recall memories…. You might wonder how this relates to microorganisms. In fact, they produce most...

A neuroscientist's tips for a new year tuneup for your brain

Unlike the effervescent bubbles that stream to the top of champagne flutes on New Years Eve, what I call brain bubbles are far from celebratory. These bubbles are metaphorical rather than physical, and they distort the...

Technology

'The Last of Us Part II' Latest News & Update: Series Creator Throws Shade at ‘RDR2’

One of the most highly anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusives that fans are dying to play, The Last of Us Part II owes its hype to the excellent quality of the first game. One of the folks behind that title is Bruce Straley...

'Resident Evil 2' Remake Latest News & Update: Video Shows Capcom’s ‘RE2’ Bias, DLC Talks Begin

The impending release of the Resident Evil 2 Remake is a video game event of 2019 that many fans have been looking forward to the most, and Capcom clearly understands this. In a new video that was recently posted, the...

'Fortnite' Latest News & Update: Pedophilia & Money Laundering Scandal Infects Battle Royale Game

Video games and pedophilia getting tangled together is nothing new, with many multiplayer online games featuring predators trying to lure young players for sexual reasons. However, when it is done with a game as popular...

PlayStation 5 Latest News & Update: Sony Asking Fans What They Want from PS5?

It has been a widely accepted notion for a few years now that Sony has been developing the PlayStation 5 for the next generation of console gaming. However, there have been no official confirmations with regards to the...

‘Fortnite’ Latest News & Update: Battle Royale Game Threatening Netflix Bottom Line, Online Streaming Diverting Customers

In a rather surprising recent development, Netflix revealed that it had more to fear from the hugely popular Battle Royale game Fortnite than it did from mainline competition like HBO. This might initially come across as...

Digital Currency

Quest for coders at ‘Hackathon in Barclays Rise Fintech Hub’ focusing on interoperability

Euro Exim Bank tests luck with XRP-driven XRapid for overseas payment transactions

Is Coin Asset Co. Ltd confronting or chasing Thais SEC’s licence?

Law

Many hate crimes never make it into the FBI's database

Should children as young as 12 be sent to juvenile detention?

Legalizing once-illicit substances can have a public health impact

Life

Our obsession with taking photos is changing how we remember the past

Dealing with devil has long been a part of medicine

Message sent, received but no instant reply: how does that make you feel?

Nature

We discovered more about the honeybee 'wake-up call' — and it could help save them

There aren't plenty of fish in the sea, so let's eat all that we catch

Cargo ships are emitting boatloads of carbon, and nobody wants to take the blame

Sports

Carmelo Anthony Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Speculated to Take ‘Melo In

Michael Schumacher 2019: Former Manager of Racing Icon Reveals German Driver’s Differing Attitude at Home and on the Grid

Michael Schumacher Latest News & Update: Son Reportedly Signs With Ferrari as Retired F1 Champion Continues Recovery

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: S&P500 trades well above 55-day EMA, jump till 2725 likely

FxWirePro: USD/CAD bearish engulfing and black-crow patterns develop failure swings at channel resistance, hammer struggles for momentum

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S&P SAYS HIGHLY INFLEXIBLE LABOR SUPPLY WILL WEIGH HEAVILY ON FUTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

S&P SAYS CZECH REPUBLIC'S STABLE OUTLOOK REPRESENTS VIEW ECONOMIC GROWTH WILL REMAIN STRONG OVER NEXT 2-3 YRS, BUT AT SLIGHTLY LOWER RATE THAN BEFORE

S&P, ON CZECH REPUBLIC, SAYS ANTICIPATE FISCAL & EXTERNAL ACCOUNTS WILL LOOSEN SLIGHTLY, BUT STILL REMAIN HEALTHY

S&P SAYS CZECH REPUBLIC 'AA-/A-1+' FOREIGN CURRENCY AND 'AA/A-1+' LOCAL CURRENCY RATINGS AFFIRMED; OUTLOOK STABLE

S&P SAYS COULD ALSO TAKE NEGATIVE RATING ACTION IF WE SAW A RISK OF A MATERIAL DETERIORATION IN RUSSIA'S BUDGETARY TRAJECTORY

S&P SAYS RUSSIA'S EXTERNAL POSITION REMAINS A CREDIT STRENGTH

S&P SAYS COULD TAKE NEGATIVE RATING ACTION IN 24 MONTHS IF GEOPOLITICAL EVENTS RESULT IN FOREIGN GOVTS INTRODUCING MATERIALLY TIGHTER SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA

S&P SAYS POLITICAL TENSIONS BETWEEN U.S. AND RUSSIA RAISE POSSIBILITY OF FUTURE SANCTIONS

S&P SAYS EXPECTATION IS RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES WOULD FOCUS ON CONTAINING MACROECONOMIC RISKS ARISING OUT OF NEW SANCTIONS & LIMITING RETALIATORY ACTIONS

S&P, ON RUSSIA, SAYS BELIEVE POLICYMAKING WILL CONTINUE FOCUSING ON PRESERVING MACROECONOMIC STABILITY

S&P SAYS RUSSIA'S STABLE OUTLOOK FACTORS IN S&P'S ASSUMPTION OF AN ADEQUATE GOVERNMENT POLICY RESPONSE IN THE EVENT OF ADDITIONAL SANCTIONS

S&P SAYS BELIEVE SCENARIO WHERE U.S. GOVT IMPOSING SANCTIONS ON SECONDARY MARKET FOR RUSSIAN SOVEREIGN BONDS WOULD BE DISRUPTIVE TO FINANCIAL MARKETS

S&P ON KUWAIT SAYS DESPITE ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AND REFORM EFFORTS ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNMENT, EXPECT PROGRESS TO BE ONLY GRADUAL

S&P SAYS RUSSIA'S BALANCE SHEETS, FLEXIBLE EXCHANGE RATE, PRUDENT FISCAL FRAMEWORK, SHOULD ENABLE IT TO ABSORB SHOCKS FROM POSSIBLE NEW SANCTIONS

S&P SAYS LIKELIHOOD OF CURRENT U.S. GOVT IMPOSING SANCTIONS ON SECONDARY MARKET FOR RUSSIAN SOVEREIGN BONDS REMAINS UNCERTAIN

S&P SAYS RUSSIA 'BBB-/A-3' RATINGS AFFIRMED; OUTLOOK STABLE

ALL THREE MAJOR INDEXES REGISTERED FOUR STRAIGHT WEEKS OF GAINS, BIGGEST FOUR WEEK PCT GAINS SINCE OCT 2011

S&P SAYS KUWAIT'S ECONOMY REMAINS ALMOST ENTIRELY DEPENDENT ON OIL

S&P SAYS RATINGS ON KUWAIT REMAIN SUPPORTED BY HIGH LEVELS OF ACCUMULATED FISCAL AND EXTERNAL BUFFERS

S&P SAYS AFFIRMED ITS 'BBB/A-2' LONG- AND SHORT-TERM FOREIGN AND LOCAL CURRENCY SOVEREIGN CREDIT RATINGS ON ANDORRA

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Economics Monitor

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