Ontario State Poll Resembles America’s 2016 Election
From a Donald Trump-like figure in Doug Ford to a Bernie Sanders-style leftist in Andrea Horwath.
Joseph Shupac
Joseph Shupac is the founder of The Geographic Investor and an analyst for Rosa & Roubini, a UK-based consultancy. He worked for LiveCA and Valitas Capital Partners.
Technology Could Help Mend Italy’s North-South Divide
Mountainous regions are generally at a disadvantage. Technology could change that.
Democratic Ideals and Reality: An Enduring Tension
From Catalonia to Cameroon to Kurdistan to Puerto Rico, democratic ideals clash with the realities of geography.
North Korea in the Next Five Years
American preponderance in the Pacific, low oil prices and South Korea’s economic needs all argue for reconciliation.
Can Canada Resist Trump’s Offensive on NAFTA?
Canada’s uneven dependence on the United States could reduce its leverage in future trade talks.
Trump and the Turks
Evaluating American-Turkish relations in light of Trump’s Middle East visit and the diplomatic isolation of Qatar.
Why Ontario Plays Such a Central Role in Canadian Politics
The province is not only Canada’s most populous; it has an ability to swing elections between Quebec and the west.
Electoral College Blues
Democrats agitating against the Electoral College should keep a few things in mind.
A Look Back at Barack Obama’s Foreign Policy
A look back at the pivot to Asia, the reset with Russia, Obama’s deal with Iran and the war in Libya.
Overlooked Regional Divisions Helped Trump Defeat Clinton
Two divides — between North and South and between California and Texas — deserve more attention.
The Day After Tomorrow in Morocco
Morocco is a fitting place to host the United Nation’s annual Climate Change Conference.
In Politics, the Triple Crown Is Even More Elusive
It’s unusual for either major party to control all three branches of government in the United States.
Political Dynasties and Their Discontents
Contrary to what you might expect, Europe is actually the continent with the fewest dynasts in power.
Eurozone Economy Could Be Chilled to the Core
Europe’s economic problems seem to be shifting from the periphery to its core.
Satellite Geopolitics in Eastern Europe
If the American-Russian rivalry shifts back to Europe, the focus will be on Hungary, Poland and Romania.