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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Delayed Response: South America’s Unrest

The current social, economic and political unrest in the region has been building since the 2008 financial crisis.

What We’re Reading: Iranian Weapons and Chinese History

Weekly reviews of what's on our bookshelves.

In South America, US Influence Faces a Backlash

As countries start to feel the effects of an economic downturn, they’ll push back against the U.S. economic order.

Protests in Chile and the Government’s Response

The country is struggling to decide what role the armed forces should play in domestic affairs.

Staying Power and Security in Cuba

Havana can’t escape the passage of time, but it can use its security forces to make time pass as slow as possible.

The Battle Over Ecuador’s Economic Reforms

Protesters are decrying government reforms undertaken at the behest of the International Monetary Fund.

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