Geopolitical Futures

History echoes as the US increases pressure on Cuba once again. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss Cuba’s unique place in American geopolitics, the cause and potential outcome of the current crisis, and how Cuba fits into the US’s new Western Hemisphere strategy. Also: Cuban parallels to other island nations.

(click to enlarge) China’s economy continues to face a difficult balance as weak domestic demand, a prolonged property downturn and external geopolitical risks weigh on confidence. While the leadership has...

History echoes as the US increases pressure on Cuba once again. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss Cuba’s unique place in American geopolitics, the cause and potential outcome of the current crisis, and how Cuba fits into the US’s new Western Hemisphere strategy. Also: Cuban parallels to other island nations.

On pause. The U.S. has suspended $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan to ensure sufficient military supplies for any future action in Iran, the acting secretary of the...

Focus on Cuba. The U.S. government has charged former Cuban President Raul Castro with conspiring to murder U.S. citizens in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes. Acting...

Shifting responsibility. The U.S. will inform NATO allies this week that it plans to reduce the number of U.S. forces available in case of a military conflict or crisis...