Latest Geopoliticalfutures Podcast Episodes
Turmoil in the Middle East | ClubGPF Preview with George Friedman and Hilal Khashan
Talking Geopolitics - March 22, 2024 16:02 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsMiddle East expert Hilal Khashan wrote in his January 23rd piece titled ‘The Middle East as a Powder Keg’ that resolving the region’s issues will be on hold pending resolution of the conflict in Gaza. In a recent ClubGPF live discussion, Dr. Khashan was joined by GPF Chairman George Friedman to ...
The Challenges of Intelligence | ClubGPF Preview with George Friedman
Talking Geopolitics - January 23, 2024 20:37 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsHow do intelligence failures happen? What are the ramifications for such failures? In our recent ClubGPF discussion, GPF Chairman George Friedman examined the different types of intelligence and why they’re important, applying the various intelligence strategies to the current geopolitical strug...
Geopolitics in the 21st Century | The Emerging World Order Bonus with George Friedman
Talking Geopolitics - December 01, 2023 15:47 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsChairman George Friedman and host Christian Smith recently sat down to focus in on the big picture of geopolitics. There is a new order coming, but unlike the reordering that took place after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. In this bonus clip, Dr. Friedman examines the patterns emerging be...
Geopolitics in the 21st Century | The Rise of Geoeconomics Bonus
Talking Geopolitics - November 30, 2023 16:50 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsThe pandemic in many ways caused shifts in the global economic system. Are we still living in pandemic economics? GPF's Antonia Colibasanu broke down the concept of geoeconomics and where we are at now for our podcast series on Geopolitics in the 21st Century. For the full episode and much more ...
Special Edition: Israel at War | George Friedman on Where the Conflict Goes from Here
Talking Geopolitics - October 11, 2023 13:35 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsAs the world reels from the shocking violence in Israel and Palestine, Geopolitical Futures brings you a special edition of Talking Geopolitics. GPF Chairman George Friedman joins Christian Smith to discuss why the attacks took place, why Israel’s intelligence failed, and how the conflict will p...
Geopolitics in the 21st Century | Tensions Across Eurasia Bonus Clip 2
Talking Geopolitics - August 18, 2023 13:47 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsTalking Geopolitics host Christian Smith recently sat down with GPF Chairman George Friedman for a deeper look at the current movements, motives and potential outcomes of the Russo-Ukrainian War and the ongoing friction between the US and China. In today’s bonus clip, Dr. Friedman explains how U...
Geopolitics in the 21st Century | Tensions Across Eurasia
Talking Geopolitics - August 14, 2023 21:40 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsTalking Geopolitics is back with a subscriber-only limited series on some of the key issues in geopolitics today. Today we're sharing a clip of this month's episode where Chairman George Friedman joined host Christian Smith for a deeper look at the current movements, motives and potential outcom...
The Geopolitics of Natural Disasters
Talking Geopolitics - April 03, 2023 16:13 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsWhat are the geopolitical impacts of natural disasters? On this free preview of our ClubGPF podcast+, Dir. of Analysis Allison Fedirka and COO Antonia Colibasanu join host Christian Smith to discuss the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, last year’s flooding in Pakistan, and the ongoing dro...
Listen Again: Understanding China
Talking Geopolitics - August 18, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsThis week we are revisiting one of our most popular episodes to date. Chairman George Friedman explores China’s relationship with both the United States and Russia, as well as its tendency towards isolation. East Asia Expert Phillip Orchard breaks down the geopolitical imperatives that drive Chi...
Lebanon’s Bleak Future; Midterm Forecast Report Card
Talking Geopolitics - August 04, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsA year removed from a massive explosion in Beirut, Middle East expert Hilal Khashan discusses the dire situation in Lebanon and its larger impact on the region’s geopolitics. Analysts Allison Fedirka and Phillip Orchard share insight into the forecasting process here at Geopolitical Futures and ...
The Importance of Cuba; A Central Asian Shuffle
Talking Geopolitics - July 21, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsChairman George Friedman discusses the recent protests in Cuba and dives into the past, present, and future of its geopolitical importance. Analyst Ekaterina Zolotova takes us on a tour of Central Asia and explores its potential for destabilization. Also, East Asia expert Phillip Orchard explain...
Money Talks in the EU; Giants Set Up Camp in the Himalayas; The Great Game Returns?
Talking Geopolitics - July 07, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsChairman George Friedman analyzes the debate surrounding the future of the European Central Bank’s emergency coronavirus bonds program and how it strikes at the core of the EU. East Asia expert Phillip Orchard explains the tensions between India and China in the Himalayas. Head of Analysis Allis...
Curiosity in the Middle East; Africa’s Shifting Geopolitics
Talking Geopolitics - June 23, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsHow secure is the new Middle East power balance ushered in by the Abraham Accords? How much does the U.S. care? Chairman George Friedman explains how two recent events can help us find answers. Head of Analysis Allison Fedirka explores Africa‘s increasing importance in today’s multipolar geopoli...
Echoes of the Congress of Vienna; Implications of a Unified European Army
Talking Geopolitics - June 09, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsChairman George Friedman explains how, following the defeat of Napoleon, the Congress of Vienna shaped an entire continent and why its reflection can still be seen in European geopolitics today. Editor Ryan Bridges explores US attitudes towards an integrated EU army. Dir. of Analysis Allison Fed...
Belarus Takes a Risk; Alliances in the Western Pacific; The Future of South American Trade
Talking Geopolitics - May 26, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsChairman George Friedman explains why necessity is the mother of alliances for the US, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines in the Pacific. Eurasia expert Ekaterina Zolotova helps us understand the commandeering of a plane over Belarus. Head of Analysis Allison Fedirka explores the future of ...
Special Episode | The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Past, Present and Future
Talking Geopolitics - May 18, 2021 20:06 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsChairman George Friedman and Senior Analyst Hilal Khashan explore the geopolitics behind the violence in Gaza and its potential strain on the region. To read George’s recent analysis go to http://ow.ly/eZXn50EPLj0.
Germany Then and Now; Nuclear Deals and Iran’s Proxies
Talking Geopolitics - May 12, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsTo mark the anniversary of VE Day, Chairman George Friedman discusses his recent article on Germany and explains why the nation’s desire to fly under the radar cannot last forever. Senior Analyst Hilal Khashan tells us why the ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks in Vienna are less about nuclear weapon...
Russia - Bully, Trickster or Victim?
Talking Geopolitics - April 28, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsTalking Geopolitics dives deep into Russia’s geopolitics. Chairman George Friedman explains modern Russian foreign policy and the historic attitudes still driving it. Russia expert Ekaterina Zolotova lays out the building blocks of Russian geopolitics. Also, analyst Phillip Orchard explores the ...
Understanding China
Talking Geopolitics - April 14, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsChairman George Friedman explores China’s relationship with both the United States and Russia, as well as its tendency towards isolation. East Asia Expert Phillip Orchard breaks down the geopolitical imperatives that drive China’s behavior. Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka gives us an update...
The Ripple Effect of the Alhambra Decree; Cycles of American Society and Politics
Talking Geopolitics - March 31, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsManaging Editor Cole Altom and Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka discuss the Alhambra Decree and its ties to Colonialism. Chairman George Friedman discusses his book ‘The Storm Before the Calm’ and explains America’s socioeconomic and institutional cycles and the coronavirus’ negligible impac...
A Guide for Geopolitical Analysis; Consistency in Foreign Policy
Talking Geopolitics - March 17, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsOn this episode of Talking Geopolitics, host Christian Smith discusses Geopolitical Futures’ Chief Operating Officer Antonia Colibasanu’s new book, Contemporary Geopolitics and Geoeconomics 2.0, and how an update was in order after 2020; Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka and Eastern Europe ex...
The Rise and Fall of Nations; The Future of Rare Earths
Talking Geopolitics - March 03, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsOn this episode of Talking Geopolitics, host Christian Smith discusses the geopolitics of rare earths with East Asia expert Phillip Orchard; Managing Editor Cole Altom, and Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka tell us what’s been grabbing their attention in the world of geopolitics. Chairman Geo...
Cuba Back in the Spotlight; Fundamentals of Geopolitics
Talking Geopolitics - February 19, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsGeopolitics is our bread and butter. It's also a term easily thrown around without accurately conveying its meaning. On this first episode of the new Talking Geopolitics podcast, host Christian Smith talks with the founder of Geopolitical Futures, George Friedman, about the fundamentals behind t...
Introducing Talking Geopolitics: Series Trailer
Talking Geopolitics - February 15, 2021 18:10 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsTalking Geopolitics is a bi-monthly non-partisan podcast brought to you by Geopolitical Futures, an online publication founded by internationally recognized geopolitical forecaster George Friedman. Launching this week. For more information, go to www.geopoliticalfutures.com/podcast.
Leighton Smith and George Friedman on The Storm Before the Calm
Talking Geopolitics - January 05, 2021 19:07 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsNewsTalk NZ's Leighton Smith talks with Geopolitical Futures Chairman George Friedman on his new book, The Storm Before the Calm: America's Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond. Sign up for free updates on topics like this. Go here: https://bit.ly/2w9bCYd
The Precarious Germany-Russia Relationship
Talking Geopolitics - December 15, 2020 17:14 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsSince the end of the Cold War, Germany and Russia have tried to balance a robust economic relationship with contradicting political agendas in Europe. However, recent strains in Eastern Europe have put the relationship into question. On this free preview of Geopolitical Futures’ ClubGPF podcast+...
The State of the Middle East Amidst US-Iran Tensions
Talking Geopolitics - January 07, 2020 15:12 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsGPF founder George Friedman, Hezbollah expert Hilal Khashan and analyst Caroline Rose examine the ramifications of the US escalating tensions with Iran through the killing of former IRGC General Soleimani. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: http://bit.ly/gpf2020
India and Iran’s Water Problem
Talking Geopolitics - July 04, 2019 14:59 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsJacob Shapiro and Xander Snyder are back at it to talk climate change, water scarcity in India and Iran, and the future of the Arctic. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: https://bit.ly/2w9bCYd
George Friedman on the Leighton Smith Podcast
Talking Geopolitics - June 12, 2019 16:57 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsNewstalk ZB’s Leighton Smith brings GPF Chairman George Friedman back on his podcast to discuss the latest geopolitical events in China as push comes to shove in the US-China trade war, updates on Brexit, and the future of the U.K. Does it even matter anymore whether Britain leaves or remains?
The Latest on North Korea and Iran
Talking Geopolitics - May 09, 2019 21:24 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsJacob L. Shapiro welcomes Xander Snyder and Phillip Orchard onto the podcast to discuss the latest on U.S. relations with North Korea and Iran. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: https://bit.ly/2Umma4v
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