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Geopolitics with Frank McKenna

TD Securities
Canada
United States
Middle East
Iran
Tariffs
Trump Administration
Mark Carney
Liberal Party
KUSMA
Ukraine
Israel
Hamas
Trade Agreements
Canada-U.s. Relations
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party
Alberta
China
Russia
NATO

Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair at TD Securities and former Premier of New Brunswick and Canadian Ambassador to the United States, discusses geopolitical issues of the day in this monthly series hosted by Peter Haynes, Managing Director at TD Securities. For relevant disclosures, visit www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/geopolitics-podcast-public

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Frank comes out on fire in Episode 71 when questioned on his recent travels to the Middle East, describing the region as hot, and clearly justifying the Prime Minister's recent outreach for partnerships with countries in the region. He summarizes tho... more

Episode 70 of Geopolitics is a bonus episode taken from a panel at our recent Portfolio Management and Market Structure Conference. Frank McKenna is joined by his TD colleague The Honorable Rona Ambrose, Deputy Chairwoman, TD Securities, and former l... more

In Episode 69, Frank invites Chris Krueger, Strategist with TD Cowen's Washington Research Group, to join the pod to help navigate the fast-moving developments in Washington including the government work stoppage, Canada-US trade negotiations, and th... more

Frank comes to the September podcast taping in a somber mood, strange for someone who prides himself as the eternal optimist.  What has Frank in a mood? Well, he lists several issues with the current US Administration that has him questioning the Uni... more

Frank is back after a month off with a lot to cover in the current Episode 67.  He starts with a review of Canada's handling of forest fires, an area where Canada is arguably a world leader, and what can be done in the new normal to mitigate risk of ... more

Frank's focus during the June episode of Geopolitics was on analyzing the fluid situation in the Middle East following Israel's 12-day war with Iran and the US's decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities. Stepping back to the catalyst event for this... more

For the first time in four months of our podcast series, the focus of Frank's attention is not centered around tariffs. This month Frank starts with a detailed analysis of Prime Minister Carney's cabinet, a carefully constructed team of ministers bal... more

In Episode 64, Frank covers the Canadian election from top to bottom, including addressing unflattering comments about Canada as a country from the leader of the Bloc Quebecois and the Premier of Alberta. Frank addresses each of the major platform co... more

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Iran Takes Center of World Geopolitical Stage
Q: Why does Iran with a nuclear weapon pose more of a threat than North Korea?
Iran could use it as an offensive weapon due to its leadership, contrasting North Korea's defensive posture.
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Q: Were you surprised by any of the world reaction to Trump's move on Iran?
No, the reaction was predictable and showed that other nations were not fans of the Iranian regime.
Iran Takes Center of World Geopolitical Stage
Q: Is peace possible in the Middle East?
Probably not, considering the historical complexities and conflicts in the region.

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