Want a Tesla? The Guinea Coup Might Make It More Expensive
Aluminum prices have been spiking in the wake of the Guinea coup, with likely pricing consequences for electric vehicles down the road.
Rundown of the Xi-Obama Summit
In the wake of the Xi-Obama summit, both American and Chinese media outlets have stressed how ‘constructive’ the meetings were. But given the existence of certain structural impediments in the US-China relationship, was the summit doomed before it even started?
The Jury Is Still Out on Conflict Prevention in the CAR
The Geopoliticalmonitor's Misha Boutilier discusses whether the international community's response to fighting in the Central African Republic deserves to be called a success.
Corruption and the Afghanistan election
A successful election is sure to be perceived as a victory for the NATO campaign in Afghanistan. However, August elections obscure what is really going on in Afghan politics - a rise in state-sanctioned corruption.
A US-Canada compromise on the Arctic?
While the usual international posturing on the Arctic continues unabated, signs are beginning to emerge that Canada and the United States might be able to put their differences behind them.
Cheap Oil and Political Risk: Islamic State and Iraq
In this series, Geopoliticalmonitor.com analyzes political fallout from the global plunge in oil prices. Part four focuses on Islamic State and Iraq.
U.S. & the Afghan vote
Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission (IEC) has cancelled the nation’s presidential elections, ostensibly to allow U.S. President Barack Obama’s troop surge to take full effect and improve Afghan security. However, the delay will enable U.S. troops to manipulate the election and oust President Hamid Karzai from power in order to stem the Taliban insurgency.
Cheap Oil and Political Risk: Venezuela & the Cuban Connection
In this series, Geopoliticalmonitor.com analyzes political fallout from the global plunge in oil prices. Part one focuses on Venezuela and Cuba.
Russian Financial System Falling Behind
Bank and financial systems have yet to reach their potential in Russia.