TORONTO, CANADA – Geopoliticalmonitor.com’s Senior Director Alex Holstein is available for comment on the current state of US politics following the controversial political conventions that have named their respective Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

From Senator Ted Cruz’s rift with Donald Trump to DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz’s resignation over leaked e-mails, the US political conventions have served up enough back-to-back scandals to be labelled the most controversial in history. But is that an overstatement?  And what impact will the conventions have on the election come November?

Former San Diego Republican Executive Director and political insider Alex Holstein is available to offer an in-depth view of both conventions and weigh-in on their role in this new era of American politics and what we can expect as Trump and Clinton make their run for the White House. He has appeared regularly on US and Canadian news media to discuss the Presidential race and is available for media interviews to discuss the controversies that have dominated discussions at both political conventions this July.

For media inquiries and interviews please contact:

Alex Holstein, BA MSc.

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Alex Holstein, BA MSc., holds a BA from the University of Southern California and an MSc from the London School of Economics. Through years of extensive research and worldwide experience, Alex is a leading expert in foreign affairs, maintaining a particular interest in espionage, terrorism, special operations, border security and international relations. He has made numerous television appearances both in Canada and the United States – including FOX, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, SUN News, CTV and CP24 – and his opinions have appeared in print in the San Francisco Chronicle, San Diego Union-Tribune and Washington Post, among others.

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TORONTO, CANADA – Geopoliticalmonitor.com’s Director of Government Relations, Alex Holstein, a former Executive Director of the Republican Party of San Diego, is available for comment on the future of Canada-US relations as Donald Trump is named the presumptive Republican nominee ahead of the Republican Party Convention in July.

As Donald Trump closes in on securing the Republican nomination, and Hillary Clinton edges closer to solidifying her place as the Democratic Party nominee, observers in Canada are considering each candidate’s platform and what their respective presidencies would mean for Canada’s relationship with its largest trading partner.

Geopoliticalmonitor.com’s Director of Government Relations, Alex Holstein, has appeared regularly on Canadian news media to discuss the US Presidential race and is available for media interviews to discuss the economic and political dimensions of a potential Trump presidency for Canada and the world.

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Alex Holstein, Director, Government Relations

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Alex Holstein, BA MSc., holds a BA from the University of Southern California and an MSc from the London School of Economics. Through years of extensive research and worldwide experience, Alex is a leading expert in foreign affairs, maintaining a particular interest in espionage, terrorism, special operations, border security and international relations. He has appeared regularly as a contributing expert for international political and security issues on various broadcast TV and radio networks, including SUN News, CP24 and CTV.

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TORONTO, CANADA – International security expert, Alessandro Bruno, is available for comment on the security threat posed by Islamic State and al-Qaeda.

The competition between Islamic State (ISIS, ISIL, IS) and al-Qaeda for attention and influence has created unpredictable violence and presents an increasing security threat to the West.

Geopoliticalmonitor.com’s senior analyst, Alessandro Bruno, has researched and written extensively on the threats posed by al-Qaeda and Islamic State and is available for comment to discuss the security risks posed by global terrorist groups.

Read our full Backgrounder – The Difference Between Islamic State and Al Qaeda

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Alessandro Bruno, Senior Analyst

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Alessandro holds a BA in Near Eastern Studies, an MA in Middle East Studies and has completed PhD course work in Middle East Politics, at the University of Toronto. Alessandro specializes in African, Arab and international affairs with a focus on strategic political and economic developments. He has been published extensively and is a frequent guest on television news programs including the BBC, CBC and CTV.

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TORONTO, CANADA – International security expert, Alex Holstein, is available for comment on the security and economic implications of easing border restrictions between Canada and the US.

As his first official visit to Washington D.C., Canadian Prime Minsiter Justin Trudeau is expected to discuss strengthening Canada-US ties with outgoing US President Barack Obama on his three-day visit. Many expect that this meeting will lead Canada and the US towards increased economic cooperation and negotiations on revamping border security with the intent of easing cross-border trade.

As Canada’s relationship with its largest trading partner is strengthened, Geopoliticalmonitor.com is analyzing the international security considerations of decreased border security and the economic prospects for Canada.

Geopoliticalmonitor.com’s leading international security expert, Alex Holstein, is available for comment to discuss the imposing security risks and economic considerations.

For further information and media inquiries please contact:

Alex Holstein, BA MSc.

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Alex Holstein, BA MSc., holds a BA from the University of Southern California and an MSc from the London School of Economics. Through years of extensive research and worldwide experience, Alex is a leading expert in foreign affairs, maintaining a particular interest in espionage, terrorism, special operations, border security and international relations. He is currently a contributing expert for International Security and Intelligence issues at the SUN News Network and CP24 in Canada.

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TORONTO, CANADA – Leading international security expert, Alex Holstein, is available for comment on upcoming changes to Canadian military policy in the fight against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this week that Canada will cease airstrikes against the Islamic State by February 22. He said that Canada will increase the number of special forces on the ground in a “non-combat” role.

As Canada’s role in the fight against ISIS is redefined, Geopoliticalmonitor.com is analyzing the security considerations of Trudeau’s announcement.

Geopoliticalmoitor.com’s, Alex Holstein, is a geopolitical expert on international security issues and is available for comment on the proposed changes to Canada’s fight against ISIS.

For further information and media inquiries please contact:

Alex Holstein, BA MSc, Director, Corporate and Government Relations

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Alex Holstein, BA MSc., holds a BA from the University of Southern California and an MSc. in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies from the London School of Economics. Through years of extensive research and worldwide experience, Alex has developed a strong grasp of foreign affairs, maintaining a particular interest in espionage, terrorism, special operations, border security and international relations. He is currently a contributing expert for International Security and Intelligence issues at the SUN News Network and CP24 in Canada.

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TORONTO, CANADA – Leading geopolitical expert Alessandro Bruno is available for media interviews on recent changes to Canadian military funding and policy.

Mr. Bruno recently released an article on Geopoliticalmontior.com – Canada’s leading online geopolitics daily – entitled ‘Canada Steps Out of Peacekeeper Role and into the Unknown’ (see: http://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/canada-steps-out-of-peacekeeper-role-and-into-the-unknown/).

The article outlines recent changes to Canada’s military funding and policy, asserting that Canada has fundamentally altered its military policy with significant implications for Canada’s international relations.

For further information and media inquiries please contact:

Alessandro Bruno, BA, MA, Senior Analyst
Email: [email protected]

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