Geopolitical issues are impacting agriculture at a rapid rate. World issues are out of farmer’s and rancher’s control, but they definitely still have an impact on farm businesses. It’s necessary to understand what is happening around the world to make more informed decisions for higher profit or risk mitigation. Join Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and Jacob Shapiro, geopolitical analyst with Cognitive Investments and Perch Perspectives, in a monthly discussion as they analyse current events around the world and how they could affect agriculture both now and in the future.
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European politics, U.S. midterms, and what to watch in Brazil | Frontlines
While global news headlines focused on the televised chaos of street protests in Paris this past week, geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro says media attention is focused on entirely the wrong story. Joining host Shaun Haney on this episode of Frontlines,…
Frontlines: Canada resists U.S. pressure as trade talks fall apart
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Frontlines: Renewable energy, tech adoption, and an exit ramp for the U.S.-Iran conflict
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Russia-Ukraine, Iran, oil markets, and what the World Cup reveals about global politics | Frontlines
What does the FIFA World Cup tell us about geopolitics? Find out in this episode of the Frontlines podcast! For this episode, host Shaun Haney and geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro use the global football tournament as a springboard to discuss…
From Hormuz to AI, competing forces are driving the global economy | Frontlines, June 2026
Editor’s note: This episode of Frontlines was recorded June 5, 2026. Despite the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising concerns over global energy supplies, financial markets continue to signal confidence, creating what geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro of…