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: D-Day and Fabrics
The Longest Day Directed by Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Gerd Oswald, Bernhard Wicki and Darryl F. Zanuck I suspect many GPF readers have already seen this film, but it’s one of the few films I enjoyed more the second time I watched it. For those who are unfamiliar with this classic, “The Longest Day” portrays […]
When Influence Reaches a Tipping Point
“Influence” and “presence” are among the most misused and overused words, even by us, in geopolitical analysis. We all know what they mean, and yet they don’t mean much...
The Caribbean: An Overlooked Source of US Power
The world’s oceans have been a center for global conflict for centuries, and for good reason. Coastlines along these waters touch a variety of countries, most of which have...
Mexico’s Energy Conundrum
Last week, ice storms disrupted natural gas supplies to Mexico and so revived an existential question over how energy independent the country can and should be. But because Mexico’s...
Cuba Is on the Clock
Cuba may be a geostrategically valuable country, but its value far outweighs its actual power. The island’s proximity to the rest of North America’s coastlines, as well as its...
In Brazil, Choosing Sides in the US-China Rivalry
Brazil, a country that tries to avoid at nearly any cost, squarely aligning with one side in a conflict, is facing one of its most difficult balancing acts yet...
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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...
