Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Feb 1, 2019 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America The US government has reopened after a partial government shutdown that lasted 35 days. The Trump Administration has publicly stated that they would prefer to avoid...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Dec 31, 2018 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America The Fed took its benchmark rate from 2.25% to 2.5%. On top of this hike, Fed officials announced they were reducing the projected number of hikes from three down to two...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Nov 29, 2018 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America In the US, months of campaigning came to an end with Democrats breaking the Republicans’ grip on power by securing a majority in the House of Representatives, retaking...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Oct 31, 2018 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America US President Trump has succeeded in one of his major goals: renegotiating NAFTA, now known as USMCA. USMCA is a standard modern trade agreement requiring a higher minimum...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Sep 27, 2018 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America The United States has set September 30th as a deadline for reaching a new North American trade agreement with Canada. US officials are sending signals that negotiations are...