September 18, 2025
Ghana is Africa’s top gold producer, and you’d think that would make the country flush with money. But here’s the twist: watchdogs estimate that as much as five to six…
GRAY LIST GLOBAL
Mapping the hidden networks of power and money.
Gray List Global is a hub for uncovering how corruption, extractive economies, and foreign complicity shape our world.
Through well-researched, accessible analysis, I connect the dots between global finance and illicit economies, asking how and why money moves across borders. By examining institutions, incentives, and policies, I highlight why inclusive systems endure while extractive ones collapse. Follow along through in-depth blogs designed to inform, engage, and spark conversation, and subscribe to stay updated as new stories emerge.
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September 17, 2025
Myanmar’s civil war is often described in terms of villages burned, civilians displaced, and resistance groups fighting the junta. But beneath those headlines lies another story: one about pipelines, money,…
September 16, 2025
On September 12, 2025, French prosecutors opened a fraud inquiry into billionaire Najib Mikati, Lebanon’s former prime minister. The investigation focuses on whether he used shell companies and concealed ownership…
September 15, 2025
On September 10, 2025, the U.S. government barred entry to two of Montenegro’s most prominent figures: former Supreme Court president Vesna Medenica and former Budva mayor Milo Bozovic. Washington cited…
About the Founder
Joshua is a U.S. Army veteran with over 23 years of extensive leadership experience. He served in strategic, operational, and tactical positions across telecommunications, cyber, and space operations. His assignments took him across multiple regions of the world, shaping a global perspective on institutions, governance, and the forces that connect local decisions to international outcomes. He currently works as a Data Fusion Manager and independent consultant, leveraging his expertise in organizational strategy, operational implementation, compliance, and managing risk. He also holds an Executive MBA from Florida International University.