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...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Andy Quirk | Aug 29, 2018 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America The US and Mexico have reached an agreement to revise key portions of the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new agreement will be renamed the United...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Andy Quirk | Jul 24, 2018 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   Global Impact: Trump’s Rhetoric Threatens the Rules Based Order US President Trump has created global concerns over his imposition of tariffs on China, the EU, Canada, Japan, and...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Andy Quirk | Jun 28, 2018 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   Re-election of Turkish President Recep Erdoğan   Facts Turkish president Recep Erdoğan has claimed victory in the recent Turkish presidential election, reaching 52.5% of the popular...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Andy Quirk | May 31, 2018 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month: Highlights: European markets are shaken by political uncertainty in Italy and Spain, increasing fears over the future of the Eurozone and possibly the EU. The Turkish Central Bank...