Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Dec 2, 2019 | Crossroads

Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded last month, and which may affect economic, financial and geopolitical issues in the months ahead: North America The U.S. Congress nearly unanimously passed legislation that would annually require the State...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Oct 31, 2019 | Crossroads

Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded last month, and which may affect economic, financial and geopolitical issues in the months ahead:   North America On October 6th, US President Donald Trump withdrew troops from Syria despite a Turkish...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Oct 2, 2019 | Crossroads

Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded last month, and which may affect economic, financial and geopolitical issues in the months ahead:   North America The US House of Representatives has launched an official impeachment inquiry into...

Crossroads: At the intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Sep 3, 2019 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America At the start of the month, the United States (US) announced sanctions on Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, escalating tensions between the two countries....

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Aug 1, 2019 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America Trade talks between the US and China have resumed this week in Shanghai. The expectations for this round of negotiations are low as the 2020 US elections loom in the...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Jul 1, 2019 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month: North America At the G-20 summit this past weekend, the U.S. and China agreed to restart trade talks. This is a step in the right direction after trade tensions escalated with Chinese tech...