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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Colombia: A Canary in a Coal Mine?
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has understandably commanded the world’s attention. So it was sometimes easy to forget that every country on every continent had its fair share of social, political and economic problems, but now that the pandemic is becoming more manageable for many (though, tragically, not all), countries can no longer […]
Spain’s Grand Plans in Africa
It wasn’t so long ago, historically speaking, that Spain was a great power. It ruled much of the Americas, dominated the Atlantic Ocean and exerted its influence throughout Europe....
Uruguay in the Spotlight
After a comparatively hands-off approach to Latin America after the Cold War, the United States is in the process of reengaging with the region. What that engagement looks like...
What We’re Reading: Swordplay and Cake
The Book of Five Rings
By Miyamoto Musashi
“The Book of Five Rings” explores Japanese sword fighting techniques from the 1600s. I had low expectations when I began reading it since...
Venezuela Passes a Security Test, for Now
Venezuelan soldiers started flooding into Apure, a state along the border with Colombia, just over two weeks ago. The deployments aimed to tamp down fighting among guerrilla groups from...
Why Mexico Belongs in North America
Aug. 3, 2016 Its geopolitical reality is not consistent with its categorization as a Latin American country.
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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...
