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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What We’re Reading: Nordic Noir and Nuance in Latin America
The Wolf and the Watchman By Niklas Natt och Dag Swedish literature is very much its own monster, and “The Wolf and the Watchman” by Niklas Natt och Dag is no exception. Translated into Russian as “1793: The Story of a Murder,” it received several awards as it took its place in an already crowded […]
Chile: Under Pressure at Home and Constrained Abroad
For a generation, Chile has been an outlier in Latin America. Between its economic development, per capita gross domestic product, strong institutions and general political stability, it is the...
Outside Powers Shape Venezuelan Negotiations
From Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, delegations from the Venezuelan government and opposition coalition met in Mexico to conduct their first round of negotiations over holding free and fair...
Mexico’s Search for Leverage
Mexico’s geographic position is a blessing and a curse. The country benefits from its proximity to the United States, which absorbs a ton of Mexican imports and employs a...
What We’re Reading: Russian Tragedy and Securing the Western Hemisphere
Train to Samarkand
By Yakhina Guzel Shamilevna
“Train to Samarkand” is a new novel by Russian writer Guzel Yakhina, who gained notoriety in Russia after her previous book, “Zuleikha Opens Her...
The Costs and Benefits of Patronizing Cuba
In February, we wrote that Cuba’s economy was reaching a breaking point and that the government was looking for a patron to ensure its survival. Five months later, anti-government...
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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...
