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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 s... more
As we enter the second month of war in the Middle East, bombs continue to fly, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens a global crisis. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discu... more
With the long-awaited meeting between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping delayed until May, all eyes are on the two giants and the long shadow they cast on the Iran war and the world at large. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Ch... more
The US-Israeli war with Iran has no end in sight as strikes on both sides continue. With Iran's capitulation failing to materialize and the IRGC's true strength revealed, the conflict is in a state of evolution. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics... more
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Mr. Friedman seems to think he has some real insight, his assumptions that no one else thought of the obvious is quite amusing. He makes some bold statements and then follows it with “but I don’t have any intelligence” to back it up.
George, Christian and the team are top notch.
Thoughtful, considered analysis that expands understanding of the complexities of our geopolitical times. Thank you.
George has an unfortunate tendency to repeat himself over the course of a given podcast, but the programme is nevertheless excellent, insightful and well worth a listen. It analyses geopolitics from a so-called realist perspective, which makes a welcome change from (for example) the school of weaponised idealism still ascendant in the increasingly irrelevant EU. Realpolitik is “real” for a reason: human motivations are almost always intrinsically self-interested. Nota bene, dear political naïfs ... more
I love George Friedman’s geopolitical analyses! He really helps me understand what is going on in the world and why. The key word is the “why.” He cuts through the constant noise of the media and social media to deliver a clear analysis of what is happening in the world. Bravo, George. I love the podcast and will soon be subscribing again once I have more time to read the brilliant analyses published by GPF. Also, I’d love more podcasts and country geopolitical monographs as you did when y... more
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A data-driven, non-partisan geopolitics show that analyzes international relations, global power dynamics, and policy implications. Frequent topics include US-European ties, US-China competition, regional conflicts (Iran, Ukraine, the Middle East), and demographic and economic drivers shaping future strategy. Episodes often feature long-range scenario planning and balanced discussions that weigh multiple perspectives, making it a useful resource for listeners in policy, academia, business strategy, and journalism who want to understand how global events interconnect. A notable strength is the combination of veteran forecasting insight with clear, accessible explanations, though some listeners note occasional cadence and audio issues in earl... more
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