Talking Geopolitics
Geopolitical Futures - Geopolitics from George Friedman and his team at GPFA non-partisan podcast brought to you by Geopolitical Futures, an online publication founded by internationally recognized geopolitical forecaster George Friedman. Geopolitical Futures tells you what matters in international affairs and what doesn't. Go to geopoliticalfutures.com/podcast for details.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistory | |||
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On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the unfolding security incident at RAF Fairford, the fallout from the US-China summit and Xi's letter to Trump, and the overblown risks of AI i... more
It's a high-stakes week for global geopolitics and diplomacy. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith for a broad discussion on the real-world impact of fiery UN debates, the future of European ... more
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 episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the AfD's r... more
It's been an interesting few days for US-Russia relations.
On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the CIA Director's trip to Moscow, the drone plot in Germany, and reports of Russi... more
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- Descriptor or determinist
Friedman either says “everything is rational so the reason is X” or, when there are events he fails to explain he only describes them. This last year the show became a set of trivial statements about what happens. Very sad.
Apple Podcasts2mijg86
United States2 months ago - Iran’s 47yr Existential War of Choice
We may not believe it, but the Iranian Theocracy believes that they have been at war with the US and Israel since 1979.
Iran & their proxies have killed & wounded thousands of Americans, allied & Israeli troops and civilians. From the suicide bombing of the US Marine Corps & French Army barracks in Beirut, providing shaped charge IED to Iraqi Shia militants, through today.
No matter what we think - on the Iranian government’s perspective, as long as they survive, their war with the US & Isra... more
Apple Podcasts4another RJFUnited States2 months ago - .
Time to retire, Mr Friedman. The world has outgrown your ways of thinking.
Apple Podcasts1A.R.T.A.United States6 months ago - So arrogant
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.
Apple Podcasts3Da61veUnited States7 months ago - Best geopolitics pod out there
George, Christian and the team are top notch.
Apple Podcasts5benni942United States8 months ago
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A thoughtful, idea-driven show examining geopolitics, security, and global power shifts through long-range forecasting and strategic analysis. Episodes frequently cover US–China dynamics, Middle East alignments, European security, and the evolving role of technology and economic tools in geopolitics. Notable traits include in-depth interviews with Geopolitical Futures experts, a focus on long-term trends, and a penchant for historical analogies to illuminate current events. The format tends to blend rigorous analysis with accessible explanations, making it useful for listeners who want a disciplined, broad-sweep understanding of international affairs and potential futures. Potential listeners who want to sponsor or guest on a show with seri... more
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Recent guests on Talking Geopolitics include:
1. Victoria Herczegh
2. Antonia Colibasanu
3. Hilal Khashan
4. George Friedman
5. Ronan Wordsworth
6. Kamran Bokhari
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