The Geopolitics of Space

The return of humans to space with the Artemis II's orbit around the moon has captured the hearts and minds of millions around the world. While exploratory space travel enthralls the public, the geopolitics of space and its implications for war are something much less understood. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics , GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss satellites, potential space warfare tactics, the strategic value of the moon, and why we went there in the first place. Visit for a free download from our Special Collection on the Middle East.

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The Geopolitics of Space is an episode from Geopolitical Futures Podcast by Geopolitical Futures.

This episode is 38:16 long.

This episode was published on Apr 8, 2026.

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