Middle East Security, Long-Term US Strategy, and the Big Picture | Q&A with George Friedman
Are we living through an unprecedented collapse of the global order, or is this just another turbulent chapter in the geopolitical cycle? On...
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Russia's Failure, Poland's Rise, and the End of an Era
Is Eastern Europe finally free from the crushing dominance of foreign powers? In this recent ClubGPF Live Discussion, GPF analyst Ridvan Bar...
The UK Airbase Puzzle and Inside the Trump-Xi Summit
On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the unfolding security incident a...
UN Drama, Russian Bluffs, and the Trump-Xi Summit Preview
It's a high-stakes week for global geopolitics and diplomacy. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins hos...
Germany's AfD and the Return of European Nationalism
Eighty years after World War II, the far right is rising again in Europe. Is their recent success a sign of a geopolitical shift? On this ep...
CIA in Moscow, Hybrid Threats, and the Limits of Russian Escalation
It's been an interesting few days for US-Russia relations. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics , GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host...
Xi Jinping's Military Gamble and a "Critical Moment" for US-China Relations
What does the transformation of the PLA mean for China's global position and strategy? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics , GPF Chairman...
How the "Islamic NATO" Shifts Global Geopolitics
Is last week's signing of a landmark mutual defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan a further signal of global geopolit...
Information Warfare in the Age of AI and Anonymity
Is modern technology leading us toward a new geopolitical weapon? In this recent ClubGPF Live Discussion, Retired USCG Rear Admiral Doug Fea...
Iran's Nuclear Gamble and Trump's Midterm Countdown
Will Iran's long-game strategy and the United States' limited military options lead to capitulation or the crumbling of Trump's presidency?...
India & The New Anti-China Coalition
What does Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia mean for India, China, and the rest of the In...
The US-Iran "Gut Check" and the Future of European Defense
This week's NATO summit in Turkey left big questions about the war in Iran and America's role in European defense. On this episode of Talkin...
The Russians Must Decide
Will a Russian energy crisis finally lead to a negotiated settlement, or are we headed towards nuclear war? On this episode of Talking Geopo...
Why the US-Iran Deal Could End in Crisis
Is the US-Iran agreement a real move toward peace or just a fragile memorandum? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics , GPF Chairman George...
D-Day and the Cycles of American Reinvention
The US is divided at home and gridlocked abroad. Is the chaos a sign of decline or just the normal process of American progress? On this epi...
US-Israel Alliance in Crisis: George Friedman Explains
Does Trump's tirade to Netanyahu signal the fracture of the historic alliance between the United States and Israel? On this episode of Talki...
Crisis in Cuba: George Friedman on the Return of US Pressure
History echoes as the US increases pressure on Cuba once again. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics , GPF Chairman George Friedman joins...
How These Economic Structures Shape World Power: Introducing GeoEconomic Lens
Is global power built on tanks and treaties, or trade and technology? Introducing your view of the global economy through the lens of geopol...
The Week the New Global Reality Showed Itself
With the US, Russia, China, and Europe all at strategic crossroads, the new global geopolitical order is starting to show itself. On this ep...
Why Putin's Call To Trump Signals Russia's Existential Crisis
Is Putin looking to Trump for a lifeline? How does last week's phone call between the leaders actually signal Russian weakness? On this epis...