Nuclear Jealousy
This Middle Eastern country has long been suspected of developing nuclear weapons, despite insisting its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
What is Iran?
This Asian giant is investing heavily in African and South America for access to lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements.
What is China?
This French president, first elected in 2017, survived pension reform protest and won re-election in 2022.
Who is Emmanuel Macron?
This capital is known for its iconic Azadi Tower and as a frequent epicenter of political protests. Some of these protest reach d a peak in 2023 over women’s head coverings.
What is Tehran (Capital Iran)?
This animated creature lives in a swamp and has a talking donkey as a best friend.
This East Asian country withdrew from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2003 and has been since conducted multiple nuclear tests.
What is North Korea?
This South American country holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves and is seeking to revive its economy thorough energy partnerships.
What Is Venezuela?
She became Italy’s youngest minister in 2008 before she became Italy’s first female prime minister 2022, representing the Brothers of Italy party
Who is Giorgia Meloni?
Overlooking the Gulf of Oman, this capital city is known for whitewashed, traditional architecture and the Sultan’s palace Alam
What is Muscat?
This cuisine often called diri djondjon made with unique types of black mushrooms that give it its special taste.
What is Haitian Black Rice?
Although this South Asian country is not currently known to possess nuclear weapons, it has expressed interest in developing them if regional rivals continue expanding their arsenals.
What is Saudi Arabia?
With vast supplies of natural gas and growing partnerships with Asia and Europe, this Central Asian country is positioning itself as an energy hub.
What is Kazakhstan?
Often called the “last dictator of Europe,” he has ruled Belarus since 1994.
Who is Alexander Lukashenko?
The capital of Yemen, this highland city is one f the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, over 2500 years.
What is Sana’a?
What is Saturn?
This Middle Eastern country is believed to have considered nuclear weapons development in the past, especially during its conflict with Iran, but halted its program under international pressure.
What Is Iraq?
This African nation is rapidly expanding its mining sector to become a key player int he global cobalt and copper markets, crucial for electric vehicles.
What is the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A politician from Germany, she became the president of the European Commission in 2019 and has led the EU response to both COVID-19 ad the war in Ukraine.
Who is Ursula von der Leyen?
This capital lies at the heart of a 2023 conflict between rival military fractions. It is on average the hottest capital city in the world.
What is Khartoum (Capital of Sudan)?
This U.S. President had been in multiple duels and killed a man in one. He was described as thin-skinned and quick-tempered.
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This country is the Horn of Africa reportedly explored nuclear technology in the 1970s and 1980s under its authoritarian regime but is not currently pursuing weapons.
What is Libya?
Rich in lithium and a part of the “Lithium Triangle,“ this country is central to the global battery supply chain and is leveraging it for geopolitical influence.
What is Bolivia?
In 2023, this Central Asian leader secured a new seven year term after a constitutional referendum reset his term limits, allowing him to run again. He is the successor of Islam Karimov.
Who is Shavkat Miziyoyev?
The lesser-known capital of a small but wealthy nation (that did NOT host the World Cup) sits at the northern tip of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf.
What is Manama (Capital of Bahrain)?
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind.
What is an echo?