Geopolitical Futures

Last year, approximately 30 percent of the world’s population experienced moderate to severe food insecurity. This means some 2.3 billion people “compromised on the quality and quantity of their food” or simply could not eat for a day or more, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. An additional 500 million people – that’s […]

Looking ahead. The main thrust of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine will wind down within two months, Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said. Russia launched an offensive in northern Kharkiv...

Russian support. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in Iran on Monday for an official visit. He met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the secretary of the Supreme...

Will the Israel-Hamas War spread across the region? After months of Hezbollah and the IDF exchanging fire, attacks have escalated in recent weeks. Middle East Analyst Hilal Khashan joined host Christian Smith on our recent Podcast+ episode for ClubGPF members to discuss the conflict at the border, and how realistic a full-scale war might be.

Preemptive strike? There are reports that an Iranian attack against Israel could be imminent and that U.S. President Joe Biden will hold talks on the issue with his national security...

(click to enlarge) The German economy faces substantial challenges that impede growth. Preliminary data from the government’s statistics agency shows a slight contraction in growth for the second quarter, while...