Be Geopolitically Sensitive in Foreign Policy – Ofosu‑Dorte Urges Ghana
On June 25, 2025, David Ofosu‑Dorte, Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, spoke at the JoyBusiness Economic Forum, urging Ghana to become more “geo-sensitive” in making daily foreign-policy and economic decisions. He emphasized the importance of proactive maneuvering rooted in national interest, rather than passively reacting to global events. Why Geo-Sensitivity Is Crucial Tactical vs Strategic Thinking — Ofosu‑Dorte differentiated moment-to-moment tactical responses from broader geo-strategic planning, urging Ghana to embed national interests at the center of decision-making . Regional Awareness — He spotlighted Ghana’s abstention at the IAEA vote on Iran’s nuclear file (12 June), attributing it to Ghana’s recent support for Morocco over Western Sahara, showing how ties with Morocco impacted Ghana’s global positioning . Selective Engagement — Using Israel’s strikes on Iran as an example, he explained that Ghana must analyze events’ context and respond deliberately, […]