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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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<p>Diplomatic tensions and escalating trade disputes continue to challenge standard economic alliances, leaving nations to weigh the costs of sovereignty against economic integration. As bilateral trade talks face friction over long-term stability and sovereignty guarantees, global markets face increasing unpredictability. In this episode of Frontlines, RealAg radio show host Shaun Haney sits down with geopolitical... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/09/frontlines-canada-resists-u-s-pressure-as-trade-talks-fall-apart/">Read More</a></p>
<p>As geopolitical volatility continues to disrupt energy markets and maritime trade routes, global supply chains face prolonged uncertainty. Intermittent closures of the Strait of Hormuz highlight the brittle nature of global energy systems and the growing necessity for long-term strategic adaptation. In this episode of the Frontlines podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by geopolitical... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/08/frontlines-renewable-energy-tech-adoption-and-an-exit-ramp-for-the-u-s-iran-conflict/">Read More</a></p>
<p>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 nationalism, international institutions, and the role sport plays in bringing people together, while acknowledging that... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/07/russia-ukraine-iran-oil-markets-and-what-the-world-cup-reveals-about-global-politics-frontlines/">Read More</a></p>
<p>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 Bespoke Group describes as one of the more surprising economic disconnects of recent years. Speaking... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/06/from-hormuz-to-ai-competing-forces-are-driving-the-global-economy-frontlines-june-2026/">Read More</a></p>
<p>The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is no longer a hypothetical risk—it’s a live disruption with real consequences for global energy, fertilizer, and food systems. In this episode of Frontlines, Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group joins RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney to unpack what’s driving the escalation of the war with Iran, what the U.S.... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/05/hormuz-chokehold-raises-stakes-for-energy-fertilizer-and-global-food-prices-frontlines-may-2026/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Escalating conflict in the Middle East is raising serious concerns about global energy flows, economic stability, and the broader geopolitical order—issues that could have downstream impacts on Canadian agriculture and trade. In this Frontlines episode, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group unpack the rapidly evolving situation involving Iran, the United States,... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/04/frontlines-escalation-in-iran-conflict-could-trigger-pandemic-level-disruption-to-global-economy/">Read More</a></p>
<p>The sudden and serious military action in the Middle East is raising new questions about energy markets, trade flows, and input costs — all factors that can quickly ripple into agriculture. In this Frontlines episode recorded Monday, March 9, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney speaks with Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group to unpack the geopolitical implications... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/03/frontlines-what-the-u-s-iran-conflict-could-mean-for-oil-fertilizer-and-farm-economics/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Canada’s relationship with the United States is entering a far more consequential phase than a typical trade dispute, and how Ottawa responds could reshape North American geopolitics for years. On this episode of the Frontlines podcast, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney is joined by Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group to unpack Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent foreign... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/02/frontlines-from-trade-partner-to-pressure-point-canadas-evolving-leverage-with-trump/">Read More</a></p>
<p>The U.S.-led arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro may have been framed as a crackdown on drug trafficking, but its ripple effects could extend deep into agricultural markets across the Americas. In this Frontlines episode, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture speaks with Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group to explore the implications of Maduro’s removal—not just... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/01/frontlines-maduros-capture-could-set-off-unexpected-consequences-for-agriculture-trade-flows/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Welcome to this special crossover episode of RealAg Radio and the Frontlines podcast! For today's show, Shaun Haney is joined by Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group where they unpack the impact of global trade on national security, signals that come from Putin's visit to India, and interest in Venezuela. Thoughts on something we talked... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/12/realag-radio-frontlines-national-security-putin-visits-india-and-interest-in-venezuela-dec-10-2025/">Read More</a></p>
<p>As the global balance of power shifts away from U.S. dominance, Canada must rethink its trade strategy and economic positioning, particularly in agriculture, says Jacob Shapiro, geopolitical strategist with the Bespoke Group on this end-of-October edition of the Frontlines podcast. Shapiro reiterates the world is moving from a unipolar structure led by the United States... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/10/frontlines-shifting-world-order-demands-new-trade-diplomatic-strategies/">Read More</a></p>
<p>The United States’ approach to agricultural trade has taken an interesting twist, as U.S. tariffs on Brazilian production and shifting political alliances are redrawing the map for global commodity flows. In this episode of Frontlines, geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group joins RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney to unpack the latest developments shaking up... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/09/frontlines-an-interesting-mix-of-u-s-tariffs-brazilian-beans-and-argentine-politics/">Read More</a></p>
<p>As geopolitical headlines swirl, one reality persists: the war in Ukraine grinds on—and it’s not flashy summits or rhetorical gestures that will shape its outcome. In the latest Frontlines episode, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture is joined by Jacob Shapiro of The Bespoke Group to unpack the recent Alaska meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin,... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/08/frontlines-european-resolve-not-alaskan-summits-will-shape-ukraines-fate/">Read More</a></p>
<p>On this episode of Frontlines, host Shaun Haney and Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group dig into the global power plays currently rippling through agriculture and commodity markets. From China’s political manoeuvring to the long game of trade wars, this episode is packed with context for anyone watching market signals. Here’s what you’ll hear: China’s... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/07/frontlines-xi-jinpings-grip-u-s-china-trade-tensions-and-canadas-tricky-spot/">Read More</a></p>
<p>In this episode of Frontlines, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group navigate a whirlwind of geopolitical developments—from US-China trade gestures and Iran-Israel brinkmanship, to a game-changing drone strike in Russia. As always, they separate noise from signal and offer perspective for what matters next. In the video above or the... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/06/frontlines-game-changing-drone-attacks-brinkmanship-and-moving-on-from-the-middle-east/">Read More</a></p>
<p>As geopolitical tensions ripple across continents, Canada finds itself increasingly impacted by events well beyond its borders—from a shifting U.S. foreign policy to renewed conflict in South Asia. In this episode of Frontlines, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney and Jacob Shapiro, director of research at Bespoke Group, unpack how current global events are reshaping Canadian trade, politics,... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/05/frontlines-election-outcomes-u-s-tariff-fallout-and-eroding-alliances/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Even before today's Ukraine/U.S. meeting in the Oval Office, geopolitical positions are shifting at an alarming pace. Are countries ready for the full impact of Donald Trump's trade and diplomatic policies? To begin to unpack the changes both domestically and internationally, Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group and Shaun Haney sit down for another episode of... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/02/frontlines-re-programming-frankenstein-shifting-alliances-and-a-dilly-dallying-europe/">Read More</a></p>
<p>When it comes to the geopolitical implications of this second Trump presidency, perhaps no one could have predicted the shift from protectionist to imperialist—but here we are, says Jacob Shapiro with Cognitive Investments. Shapiro says that not since 35th president William McKinley has the U.S. seen a president so keen on "taking" places the U.S.... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/01/frontlines-canada-is-facing-an-imperialist-in-trump-not-a-protectionist/">Read More</a></p>
<p>In a world where a laptop or cellphone usually travels thousands of miles before it's used, what does it mean to trade when electronic devices are made to explode en masse? Jacob Shapiro, head of geopolitical and macro research for Bespoke Group, isn't exaggerating when he likens this week's electronic-based attack in Lebanon as a... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2024/09/frontlines-exploding-electronics-out-suffering-opponents-self-sufficiency-and-trade-diversification/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Welcome to Frontlines: Geopolitics affecting agriculture with Jacob Shapiro of Cognitive Investments and Shaun Haney! On this podcast episode, Shapiro unpacks the results of this week's Mexican presidential election. Shapiro says that electing Claudia Sheinbaum as its president-elect is a net positive for the country, but potentially negative for Canadian and American agricultural producers, as... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2024/06/frontlines-mexico-has-a-new-president-now-what/">Read More</a></p>
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