Geopolitical FuturesIslamic State Attacks in BelgiumMarch 22, 2016 This week’s graphic shows the location of each explosion in Brussels and where Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam was…Mar 25, 2016Mar 25, 2016
Geopolitical FuturesThe United States After the Louisiana PurchaseThis week’s map shows the strategic importance of the Louisiana Purchase to the United States. New Orleans was the key to North America…Mar 9, 2016Mar 9, 2016
Geopolitical FuturesApple and the FBI: A Tale of Mutual IncomprehensionMarch 4, 2016 The debate between national security interests and privacy rights is more complex than either side admits.Mar 8, 20162Mar 8, 20162
Geopolitical FuturesReligious Composition of the Middle EastThis week’s map highlights the various religious groups in the Middle East. Governments in the region have struggled hold their countries…Feb 29, 2016Feb 29, 2016
Geopolitical FuturesWhy the President Isn’t All That ImportantAs an outsider to the investment community, I am constantly struck by its obsession with politics… and particularly with the role of the…Feb 16, 2016Feb 16, 2016
Geopolitical FuturesThe Middle East: The Way It Is and WhyMost investors know what an emerging market is. Some might even be able to offer a pretty good definition of what puts the “emerge” into…Feb 11, 2016Feb 11, 2016
Geopolitical FuturesWeekly Graphic: Saudi Arabia’s Oil and Gas InfrastructureThis week’s map shows the major oil and natural gas infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. With oil prices slumping to $27 a barrel, from well…Feb 9, 2016Feb 9, 2016
Geopolitical FuturesThe Crisis of PollingFeb. 8, 2016 Polls are now less reliable in predicting the outcome of elections, as we witnessed after the recent Iowa Caucuses.Feb 8, 2016Feb 8, 2016
Geopolitical FuturesWeekly Graphic: Australian Military CasualtiesThis map indicates the number of casualties the Australian military has suffered in various conflicts, mostly outside of the country’s own…Feb 4, 2016Feb 4, 2016