Geopolitical Futures

With the new U.S. National Security Strategy published by the White House only a month ago, we're already seeing what America's vision for prioritizing the Western Hemisphere looks like. Following America's seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, the world is now questioning just how far the US might go to achieve its goal. What are its intentions with Cuba, and how far is it willing to push NATO allies in the issue of Greenland? GPF Chairman George Friedman joins Talking Geopolitics host Christian Smith for our first podcast of the new year, as we dive into what is going on in the Western Hemisphere. You'll also get a sneak peek into our predictions for China, as part of our upcoming 2026 Forecast.

Targeting Khamenei. On the 12th day of anti-government protests in Iran, demonstrators on Thursday set fire to police vehicles, broadcast buildings, government offices and pictures of Supreme Leader Ayatollah...

Israeli-Syrian peace plan. The United States has proposed the creation of a demilitarized economic zone along the Israeli-Syrian border, according to an unnamed U.S. official. Renewable energy, agriculture and...

Showdown? The United States has reportedly seized a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker sailing through the North Atlantic. The U.S. Coast Guard tried last month to intercept the ship in the...

Involuntary service. Russia is forcibly sending foreign laborers to the front lines in Ukraine, according to a report by Azerbaijani news agency APA. In one account, 250 construction workers...

(click to enlarge) More than three decades after Somaliland claimed independence from Somalia, Israel became the first country to recognize its separation. It was a long road to get here....