Allison Fedirka
Allison Fedirka is the former director of analysis for Geopolitical Futures.
Ms. Fedirka has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and international studies from Washington University in St. Louis and a master’s degree in international relations and affairs from the University of Belgrano, Argentina. Her thesis was on Brazil and Angola and south-south cooperation.
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Fertilizers and Food Insecurity
Next week is Thanksgiving, a U.S. holiday that celebrates, and is celebrated with, food. This year, however, Americans are reckoning with rising food prices. The news abounds with stories of long lines at food banks, poultry shortages and more-expensive-than-anticipated dairy products. High energy costs and transportation disruptions are fairly well documented too. Less attention has […]
What We’re Reading: Histories of REE and Afghanistan
Groundbreaking! America’s New Quest for Mineral Independence
By Dr. Ned Mamula and Ann Bridges
“Groundbreaking! America’s New Quest for Mineral Independence” is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of...
A Long-Term US Strategy for Latin America
When U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted last month that the U.S. had a mixed record on improving civilian security in Latin American countries, the region did a...
For Brazil, a Bad Year Could Get Worse
It’s clear something is off in trade logistics when the best available method of moving 9,000 kilograms (20,000 pounds) of coffee from Brazil to the U.K. is by airlift,...
What We’re Reading: The Cause of War and Tyranny
Man, the State, and War:A Theoretical Analysis
By Kenneth Waltz
As a former international relations student, I have heard the name Kenneth Waltz, the father of contemporary realism, a thousand times....
Mexico’s Moment
The stars have aligned to present Mexico with the unique opportunity, however slight, to improve its position relative to the United States. Mexico’s proximity to the world’s largest economy...
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Population Density of Canada
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Canada is one of those countries where a vast land mass obscures the fact that the country has a relatively small population. While Canada is the second largest country in the world, its 35 million inhabitants make Canada only the 39th most populated country.
Live Updates on Ukraine War
All times are approximate local time in Kyiv (GMT+2).
Friday, March 11
11:30 a.m.: The EU's foreign policy chief said the bloc would double its spending...
How the Ukraine War Will Likely End
FREEAs we consider how the war in Ukraine will end, we must first understand how it began. Russia invaded for geostrategic reasons – having...
