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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George Friedman on Putin’s NATO Provocations and Poland’s Emerging Power

Already this month, Russia has violated the airspace of three NATO countries: Estonia, Romania and Poland - twice. What is Russian President Vladimir Putin trying to achieve with these bold moves, and what impact might they have on Ukraine negotiations? GPF Chairman George Friedman joined host Christian Smith to discuss the latest geopolitical developments in the region as well as outline his forecast for Poland's evolution from his 2009 book, The Next 100 Years.

George Friedman on Putin’s NATO Provocations and Poland’s Emerging Power

Already this month, Russia has violated the airspace of three NATO countries: Estonia, Romania and Poland - twice. What is Russian President Vladimir Putin trying to achieve with these bold moves, and what impact might they have on Ukraine negotiations? GPF Chairman George Friedman joined host Christian Smith to discuss the latest geopolitical developments in the region as well as outline his forecast for Poland's evolution from his 2009 book, The Next 100 Years.

Daily Memo: Gaza Plan, Polish Border

Forward-looking. U.S. President Donald Trump plans to present his vision for peace in Gaza and postwar governance to Arab and Muslim leaders on Tuesday, Axios reported. According to the...

Daily Memo: Recognition of Palestine and Protests in Israel

Changing course. Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal announced over the weekend that they are formally recognizing a Palestinian state. In a public address, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said...

Soybean Diplomacy Between the US and China

(click to enlarge) Back in July, China slashed its soybean imports from the United States, continuing its gradual pivot toward Brazil to satisfy its substantial demand for the crop. Now,...

Daily Memo: Update on Gaza and the West Bank

Israeli developments. Senior Gulf officials told Israeli news site Ynet that if Israel annexes the West Bank, “all options are on the table, including the most serious.” They added...

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