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Sanctions Lifted: The US Removes Economic Pressure On Russia
In a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Trump has waived a bipartisan law that would have imposed secondary sanctions on Russia to allow the purchase of Russian diesel. A comprehensive analysis is necessary to understand the trajectory that has led the United States to its current state.

Meredith Burton
Oct 243 min read


Is the UK Rejoing the EU?
As the UK reevaluates rejoining the European Union after a decade of negotiations, the implications for trade, security, and defence are monumental. This pivotal moment not only reshapes economic relationships but also redefines the strategic landscape of Europe.

Meredith Burton
Oct 243 min read


How Geopolitics Impact Food
Food is more than just sustenance; it's a powerful political statement. In today's rapidly changing world, viral food fads are increasingly influencing geopolitics, shaping cultural identities, and driving economic trends.

Meredith Burton
Oct 104 min read


Did the 18th BRICS Summit Accomplish Its Goals?
The BRICS Summit in 2026 spotlights the intricate dynamics among rival nations navigating complex geoeconomic challenges. This summit presents a critical opportunity for member countries to address pressing issues that affect global economic stability and cooperation.

Meredith Burton
Sep 273 min read


Why Geopolitics Matter: Podcast Episode 015
The podcast episode covers the Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure, reignited tensions over Las Malvinas, and the UK's announcement to ban trade with the Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The fun topic covers Papua New Guinea's love of Rugby.

Meredith Burton
Sep 211 min read


Operation Economic Outcast: Will New Sanctions on Iran Work?
The ongoing military operation, initially anticipated to conclude within six weeks, has now extended into its sixth month. As the US imposes "Operation Economic Outcast" through sanctions and trade barriers, not only do these actions impact the targeted economies, but they also reverberate across global markets, influencing alliances and power dynamics.

Meredith Burton
Aug 304 min read


EU–Mercosur: Power, Not Prices
Imagine a trade deal that takes twenty-five years to negotiate, sparks protests across Europe, divides governments, worries environmental groups, and is expected to become one of the most consequential trade agreements of the decade, yet, never designed to deliver immediate economic returns or to transform people’s livelihoods overnight. So why was it signed at all? Because regardless of major implementation challenges, political resistance, and slow effects, the agreement se

Laura Tatiana Pérez Molina
Feb 13 min read


The EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement: Decades in the making
The proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc has become one of the most protracted negotiations in contemporary international trade. Negotiations initially began in 1999, which did not conclude in principle until twenty years later, in 2019. Since then, however, the deal has not yet been ratified and implemented due to ongoing disputes over its contents. Despite attempts to revive it, opposition within Europe and unresolved concerns about envi

Conor Long
Dec 21, 20254 min read
Soybean Exports: US-China Tariff, again!
I recently travelled back to the US to visit family and the county in Maryland where I spent the majority of my life is fairly rural. The county has developed significantly due to its proximity to Washington, D.C., but my family home is still surrounded by family farms. Some of the nearby homes have enough property to grow their own vegetable gardens, another farm was recently converted into cultivating hemp, but the majority of the farms rotate corn, wheat, and soybeans. Whe

Meredith Burton
Oct 26, 20254 min read
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