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- 1 weeks ago38 min
Can Elections Change Geopolitics?
How will this week's major elections move the needle in global geopolitics? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to break down the impact of elections in Israel, Serbia, and Brazil; explore how systemic geopolitical shifts reshape internal politics; and evaluate the momentum building toward peace in Ukraine. Episode recorded on October 28, 2026. Subscribe to our free newsletter and receive Special Report: Reviving NATO's Eastern Line by Antonia Colibasanu at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.
- 2 weeks ago33 min
Trump, Zelenskyy, and the Inescapable Ukraine Stalemate
Is the US-Ukraine relationship at a breaking point, or is this just the next page in Trump's negotiation playbook? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the recent developments in US-Ukraine diplomacy and Trump's economic-first strategy, the unlikelihood of a military victory after five years of stalemate, and the rhetoric versus action of the European response. Also: External influence on European unrest? Episode recorded on October 21, 2026. Subscribe to our free newsletter and receive Special Report: Reviving NATO's Eastern Line by Antonia Colibasanu at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter. Questions provided by paid GPF subscribers. Subscribe today at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/subscribe/.
- Oct 9, 202638 min
Middle East Security, Long-Term US Strategy, and the Big Picture | Q&A with George Friedman
Are we living through an unprecedented collapse of the global order, or is this just another turbulent chapter in the geopolitical cycle? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to answer subscriber questions on the state of the world. Topics include the future of the Middle East and US strategy, the value of "ineffective" diplomatic maneuvers, and a big-picture evaluation of global economic vulnerabilities. Episode recorded on October 8, 2026. Subscribe to our free newsletter and receive our Special Report: Reviving NATO's Eastern Line by Antonia Colibasanu at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter. Questions provided by paid GPF subscribers. Subscribe today at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/subscribe/.
- Oct 7, 202613 min
Russia's Failure, Poland's Rise, and the End of an Era
Is Eastern Europe finally free from the crushing dominance of foreign powers? In this recent ClubGPF Live Discussion, GPF analyst Ridvan Bari Urcosta joins GPF Chairman George Friedman to discuss the diminished power of Russia, the obsolescence of Cold War geopolitical frameworks, and what this shift means for Poland and the rest of Eastern Europe. This ClubGPF Live Discussion was recorded on September 15, 2026. To learn more about ClubGPF, including more free audio and video clips, go to https://geopoliticalfutures.com/join-clubgpf-bundle/.
- Sep 29, 202634 min
The UK Airbase Puzzle and Inside the Trump-Xi Summit
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 in geopolitics and related technology. Information on the RAF base plot is changing rapidly. Episode recorded on September 28, 2026. Subscribe to our free newsletter and receive Special Report: Reviving NATO's Eastern Line by Antonia Colibasanu at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.
- Sep 24, 202636 min
UN Drama, Russian Bluffs, and the Trump-Xi Summit Preview
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 security and Russian provocation, and how global trade hangs in the balance ahead of the US-China summit in Washington. Also: Iran War impacts and flashpoint Taiwan. Episode recorded on September 23, 2026. Subscribe to our free newsletter and receive Special Report: Reviving NATO's Eastern Line by Antonia Colibasanu at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.
- Sep 11, 202640 min
Germany's AfD and the Return of European Nationalism
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 regional victory in Germany, how fading historical guilt and tensions over cultural identity serve as unifying populist forces, and how similar movements in France and Britain call back to pre-WWI national posturing. Also: NATO obsolescence, Eastern Europe, and Russia. Episode recorded on September 10, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.
- Sep 4, 202635 min
CIA in Moscow, Hybrid Threats, and the Limits of Russian Escalation
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 Russia's help in an Iranian advanced weapons program. What does a threat assessment of Russia reveal about these tactical and diplomatic shifts? What are the impacts on European security, US-Russia relations, and future peace in Ukraine? Also: Nuclear deterrence and Cold War lessons. Episode recorded on September 2, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.
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