On Geopolitics Dec 6, 2018 | 11:00 GMTDec 6, 2018
The Trump administration has broadened the scope of economic sanctions like no other U.S. administration in history, and the rest of the world can do little about it -- for now.
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Matthew Bey is an energy and technology analyst for Stratfor, where he monitors a variety of global issues and trends. In particular, he focuses on energy and political developments in OPEC member states and the consequences of such developments on oil producers and the international oil market. Mr. Bey's work includes studies on the global impact of rising U.S. energy production, the recent fall in oil prices, Russia's political influence on Europe through energy, and long-term trends in energy and manufacturing.
Mr. Bey is a native of Houston, Texas. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Lutheran University and a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Texas.
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On Geopolitics Nov 15, 2018 | 22:22 GMTNov 15, 2018
To exert leverage in upcoming trade negotiations, the White House must be able to back up its promises to impose penalties on what is says is unfair trade. The power to limit auto exports to the U.S. would fit that bill.
On Geopolitics Nov 1, 2018 | 09:00 GMTNov 1, 2018
Checks and balances might keep the United States from withdrawing from the World Trade Organization, but that won't prevent the country from trying to undermine the international body whenever possible.
Reflections Oct 5, 2018 | 19:25 GMTOct 5, 2018
A report that China has inserted specialized chips on U.S.-bound hardware may not be fully accurate, but that's unlikely to stop Washington from capitalizing on the story in its trade war with Beijing.
On Geopolitics Jul 24, 2018 | 09:00 GMTJul 24, 2018
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is hoping to avert the latest wave of proposed U.S. tariffs, which take aim at the EU and global auto sectors. But with each progressive battle, the Trump administration's trade war is less about trade partners and more about trade itself.
On Geopolitics Jun 28, 2018 | 19:11 GMTJun 28, 2018
The Chinese telecommunications giant has become one of the world's leading technology companies, but it faces suspicion, and restrictions, in the United States.
On Geopolitics May 10, 2018 | 08:00 GMTMay 10, 2018
The world's two largest economies will continue on their collision course, regardless of whether the current U.S. administration can reduce their trade imbalance.
On Geopolitics Apr 12, 2018 | 23:07 GMTApr 12, 2018
European leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron are eager to close the gap between the Continent's tech sector and its competition in the United States and China with initiatives to develop AI ecosystems, robotics and other technology. But the programs may be too little, too late.
On Geopolitics Feb 6, 2018 | 21:15 GMTFeb 6, 2018
The Asian powerhouse is catching up to the United States in the race to develop and harness emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence. The question now is whether U.S. tech firms will be able to keep up with their Chinese counterparts' breakthroughs.
On Geopolitics Jan 9, 2018 | 19:24 GMTJan 9, 2018
For almost 40 years, the Islamic republic has existed in a revolutionary state. The political backlash from the recent round of protests could determine whether it remains there.
On Geopolitics Oct 24, 2017 | 07:59 GMTOct 24, 2017
Faced with the seemingly incompatible tasks of staying ahead of the competition and maintaining control over the economy, Beijing can't determine how to regulate the tech sector without stifling it.
On Geopolitics Oct 10, 2017 | 20:50 GMTOct 10, 2017
Congress will have a hard time putting sanctions back in place against Iran. But that may be exactly what the White House is counting on.
