Commentary

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Commentary

October 4

Brazil’s presidential election runoff will have global consequences

Geopolitical Strategist

The British pound has plummeted amid fears the U.K.'s financial standing is on the decline. Can PM Liz Truss address the economic crisis?

Commentary

October 3

As pound plummets, PM Truss faces UK’s declining financial status

Geopolitical Strategist

Iran is experiencing its most robust protests in years but a regime challenge is unlikely given Iran's bands of minorities and army size.

Commentary

September 30

Iranian protests likely won’t succeed in overthrowing mullahs

Geopolitical Strategist

Since Russia called up 300,000 reservists to support its struggling military, thousands of scared young men are fleeing the country.

Commentary

September 29

Russia is desperate and its young men are fleeing

Geopolitical Strategist

Italy's Giorgia Meloni is inexperienced

Commentary

September 28

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni isn’t prepared for what’s ahead

Geopolitical Strategist

The Nord Stream pipeline damage in the Baltic Sea may be an act of sabotage. Could other key European infrastructure now be targeted?

Commentary

September 27

Nord Stream pipeline damage exposes Europe’s vulnerability

Geopolitical Strategist

The original industrial commodity, cotton, sits at the intersection of human rights and globalization, but it will decline over the decade.

Commentary

September 27

Two-thirds of cotton may be disappearing this decade

Geopolitical Strategist

Canada oil is on the rise as Russian energy uncertainty roils global markets. Alberta's oil could be the solution to a global problem.

Commentary

September 22

Canada oil on the rise as Russian energy uncertainty roils markets

Geopolitical Strategist

With Ukraine making impressive advances in the war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called up 300,000 reservists to reinforce troops.

Commentary

September 21

Russia calls up 300,000 more troops in face of Ukraine pressure

Geopolitical Strategist

Europe is considering a ban on Russian tourism. It would be the latest in a series of sanctions meant to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine.

Commentary

September 20

Europe considering ban on Russia tourism

Geopolitical Strategist