Rafael Jacob

Speaker and political scientist

Meet Rafael Jacob

Rafael Jacob is an Associate Researcher at the Raoul-Dandurand Chair and a columnist for RDI. An expert in American politics and global geopolitics, he combines academic rigor with hands-on experience in the United States and Canada to analyze the major trends shaping the world. Holding a PhD in political science and possessing a rare ability to make complex topics accessible, Rafael helps his audience understand political, economic, and social issues that transcend borders. His presentations blend clarity, precision, and a practical perspective on the global impact of American decisions.

Speaking topics of Rafael Jacob:

American Politics

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Testimonials

La conférence de monsieur Jacob a été, selon notre sondage aux congressistes, la préférée ! Il a été généreux dans sa présentation et un excellent vulgarisateur. Je pense que les personnes présentes en auraient pris encore…

Avocate et Directrice générale

AQEI

La présentation de Monsieur Jacob était impeccable. Visiblement, il a travaillé son sujet de façon à répondre aux enjeux identifiés par l’industrie. Nous avons tous été ravis par cette présentation et j’espère qu’il pourra à nouveau être présent avec nous lors d’autres type d’événements sur lesquels nous travaillons.

Comité sectoriel de main-d’œuvre de la métallurgie du Québec

Un grand merci à Rafael d’avoir accepté de donner une conférence pour nos employés lors de la rencontre réseau des employés des Fonds régionaux de solidarité.

Ils ont grandement apprécié tant le contenu que ses grands talents d’orateur et d’humoriste! Ce fut le dernier segment d’une journée remplie de conférences et présentations et je dois dire que la barre est haute pour l’année prochaine.

Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ

Keynotes

environ 60 minutes
French and English
Rencontre de personnalisation incluse
Available in-person and virtually

In his conferences, Rafael Jacob breaks down American politics and its impacts on Canada and the world. Whether it’s understanding Trump’s return, analyzing geopolitical crises, following current U.S. affairs, or exploring investment and export opportunities, he provides clear and actionable insights to help his audience anticipate challenges and make informed decisions.

Discover his conferences and see how they can be tailored to your organization and audience.

The Return of Trump: What Will It Mean for Canada and the World?

Donald Trump is back in the White House, marking a new era of uncertainty and upheaval on the international stage. What will the consequences be for Canada-U.S. trade, financial markets, and diplomatic relations? Amid increased protectionism, geopolitical tensions, and the repositioning of the United States on the global stage, how should businesses and investors prepare? Through an insightful analysis, Rafael Jacob breaks down the major issues of Trump’s second term and its repercussions on the economy, democracy, and the world order.

Geopolitical Crises: Implications for the Markets… and the World

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is giving rise to the most serious armed conflict in Europe, with the greatest risk of spillover since the end of the Second World War. The conflict between Israel and Hamas threatens to be the most serious to shake the Middle East in over 50 years. What can we expect from the United States and the West as a whole in this context? Are we entering a new era of international relations? What are the implications for markets, companies and investors? Faced with this multitude of questions that are currently shaking up our world, Rafael Jacob, speakerhelps us better grasp the different perspectives and possibilities at play.

The American Political Landscape and Current Affairs

How to understand American politics? This is a question on everyone’s lips at the moment. Whether it is to explain the workings of the political system of our neighbours to the south, to analyse the most recent legislative, regulatory, economic and social developments in the United States, or to dissect the American electoral landscape, Rafael Jacob , speaker, helps us to better understand what is happening on the other side of the 49th parallel.

Investing and Exporting in the United States

Even with the periodic occurrence of disputes, the United States remains by far our most important economic and trading partner. What areas of investment in the U.S. are attracting attention? What can we expect on the fiscal, monetary and trade front from the U.S. government? Whether you’re an entrepreneur, portfolio manager or private investor, Rafael Jacob helps you see past the daily headlines.

Technical requirements for Rafael Jacob:

Micro mains-libres
au choix du client

Petite table (pour déposer notes et bouteille d'eau)

Ordinateur PC / Le conférencier apporte sa présentation sur clé USB

(PowerPoint presentation)

Projecteur et écran

Moniteur de retour (si possible)

About Rafael Jacob

Rafael Jacob is a research associate at the Raoul-Dandurand Chair, where his work focuses on the study and analysis of American politics. He has a unique background in Canada. D. in political science from Temple University in Philadelphia, where he also taught. D. in political science from Temple University in Philadelphia, where he also taught, and several years of applied professional experience in the political field, including two private research firms, two Canadian federal government offices, and a U.S. federal senate office.

Now a daily columnist on RDI’s Mordus de politiques, he is regularly invited to analyse American news in the major Quebec media. Since 2012, he has given more than 3,000 interviews to various regional, national and international media on American politics.

He has also given several conferences to various stakeholders in the public and private sectors. Finally, he has published five books in the last five years, and is the only academic in Quebec to have written two best-sellers on American politics: Trump Revolution (2020) and America on the Brink (2021). He currently teaches at three universities.

Clips and Interviews with Rafael Jacob

Excerpt from a Conference on Current U.S. Political Affairs (french)

presented on November 19, 2024, to an audience of business professionals

COMMENT ÇA VA?

Discussion avec Rafael Jacob au temps du COVID-19

Excerpt from a Rafael Jacob Conference

presented at our 2019 Speakers Showcase

PepTalk sur la route avec Rafael Jacob (Novembre 2018):

Rafael explique l’impact de la politique américaine sur nos vies de tous les jours

Where to watch, listen, and read Rafael Jacob?

Rafael Jacob is the author of L’Amérique au bord du gouffre and Révolution Trump, a columnist for L’actualité and Cogeco Média, and a daily contributor to the show Mordus de politiques on RDI. He is regularly invited to analyze U.S. affairs in Quebec media, providing a clear and incisive perspective on political issues.

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