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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
As war rages in the Middle East, the future of Iran remains an open question. The same can be said for Lebanon, where exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israel have been taking place for more than a week. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, ... more
The ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which began over the weekend, come after a protracted period of tension, negotiations and military build-up. Tehran has now said it will attack U.S. assets in the region in response to the U.S. and Israeli stri... more
Americans are deeply divided, passions are running high, and many fear the Republic is failing. But is any of this actually new? In our recent ClubGPF live discussion, GPF Chairman George Friedman revisited his book The Storm Before the Calm to expla... more
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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
Beautiful topics, well executed but more a piece of political propaganda for the right wing thinkers rather than an independent perspective on the world
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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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