Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Jun 3, 2019 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America The United States has announced it will impose tariffs on Mexico to pressure them to curb migration. Starting in June, there will be a 5% tariff on all goods from...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | May 3, 2019 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America The United States Department of Justice released a long-awaited, lightly redacted report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Russian interference in the 2016...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Feb 28, 2019 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America The summit between US President Donald Trump and the leader of North Korea was abruptly called off without signing an agreement. The Trump Administration has said that...

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...