Geopolitical Futures

Geopolitical Futures (GPF) was founded in 2015 by George Friedman, international strategist and author of The Storm Before the Calm and The Next 100 Years. GPF is non-ideological, analyzes the world and forecasts the future using geopolitics: political, economic, military and geographic dimensions at the foundation of a nation.

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Ukraine Isn’t the Only Frontline In Russia’s War Against the West

Russia's war with Ukraine is about to enter yet another winter. Meanwhile in the US, Donald Trump is turning his attention to Russia's southern border in an effort to woo the nations of the South Caucasus with diplomacy. What are the US' goals and what does it hope to gain in pulling these nations closer while Russia is distracted in its fight against NATO to the West? Talking Geopolitics host Christian Smith is joined by GPF Chairman George Friedman to make sense of the latest developments.

Daily Memo: Germany Devises Plan to Increase Troop Numbers

Future conscription? Germany’s coalition government has announced a plan to boost its military recruitment numbers that could include a return to mandatory enlistment. Under the arrangement, all 18-year-olds will...

Daily Memo: Pakistani Reforms, EU Funds for Ukraine

Big changes. Pakistan’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that will expand the powers of the army chief and amend the jurisdiction of the supreme court. Under the legislation,...

Daily Memo: Developments in the Caribbean, Terrorist Attack in Pakistan

Fallout. Colombia will stop sharing intelligence with the United States until the Trump administration suspends strikes against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said. The...

Daily Memo: Pacifying Gaza

The U.S. in Israel. The United States plans to build a military base in Israel along the border with the Gaza Strip, according to Ynet news. It will house...

Daily Memo: On Russia’s Labor Gap and Chinese Weapons

Russian labor gap. Moscow and New Delhi are working on an agreement aimed at increasing the number of Indian workers employed in Russia, the Economic Times reported. They’re expected...

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