GPM Outlook 2016: Year in Review
Geopoliticalmontor.com looks back over a tumultuous 2015 and revisits some past forecasts.
Can Blockchain Help Rid Tech Products of ‘Conflict Minerals’?
Distributed ledger technology is being used in efforts to remove conflict minerals from supply chains – but it doesn’t have all the answers.
North Korea Nuclear Test Site Collapses, Risking Fallout
North Korea leader Kim Jong-un garnered universal praise when he announced a halt of nuclear tests. It turns out he never had a choice in the matter.
Militarizing the Arctic: Is Canada Ready for a Literal Cold War with Russia?
Canada’s military preparations in this key strategic region have paled in comparison to Russia.
What Can Africa’s CDC Learn from the Zika and Ebola Epidemics?
There are several conclusions that can be drawn from the global health response to the Zika and Ebola epidemics.
Great Britain Returns to a Multipolar Eurasia
Newly freed from Brussels’ bureaucracy, Great Britain is attempting to reestablish itself as a player in Eurasian affairs.
Nicaragua Bolsters FARC
In contrast to previous bellicose posturing, Nicaragua’s leftist president offered on Wednesday to mediate talks on behalf of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in an effort to end Colombia’s 44-year civil conflict.
The Decline of Democracy in the West
Illiberal tendencies are on the rise around the world, and the West is no exception.
Australia and New Zealand Commit to Multi-State ‘Bubble’
Australia and New Zealand have committed to opening up their borders to each other, and it’s possible this ‘bubble’ could be expanded in the near future.
Macron’s Africa Conundrum
To reverse his early missteps on Africa, French President Emmanuel Macron should focus on development challenges. Remittance fees would be a good place to start.