Updated Telegram Fifty-eight governments recently signed the Canadian initiated, “Declaration Against Arbitrary Arrests.” While broadly directed at China, Russia, and Iran, the declaration itself reflects one of three components in “The Longer Telegram” for containing China. Inspired by George F. Kennan’s post-WWII containment strategy for the Soviet Union called “The Long Telegram,” the updated version shifts the focus to China and calls for galvanizing partners for confronting the Middle Kingdom. A second principle calls for understanding China’s internal policies and political dynamics. The third component warns that a rising China cannot be managed if America is in decline, thus the...
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Infrastructure investment due diligence
On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.