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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Daily Memo: Merkel’s Meeting in Moscow, More Supply Chain Disruptions
Farewell visit. Angela Merkel is in Moscow for her final in-person talks as German chancellor with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They are expected to discuss a number of contentious topics including the conflict in eastern Ukraine, the situation in Afghanistan and growing tensions between Belarus and the West. Both leaders emphasized the need for dialogue despite […]
Daily Memo: Poland’s Border Concerns, Speculation on North Korea
Poland bolsters its border. Poland has deployed more than 900 troops to the Belarusian border amid an increase in migrant border crossings. The EU has accused Minsk, which is...
Daily Memo: Talking to the Taliban, Maneuverings Around Taiwan
“The authorities in Kabul, whoever they are.” The European Union should open a dialogue with the Taliban, EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said, while insisting that this does...
Listen Again: Understanding China
This week we are revisiting one of our most popular episodes to date. Chairman George Friedman explores China’s relationship with both the United States and Russia, as well as its tendency towards isolation. East Asia Expert Phillip Orchard breaks down the geopolitical imperatives that drive China’s behavior.
Daily Memo: Governments Respond to Afghan Crisis
Europe's response to Afghanistan's collapse. Leading members of the European Parliament called on the EU to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. They also urged the bloc to...
Daily Memo: Afghan Government Collapses, Malaysian Prime Minister Resigns
Afghanistan's collapse. The Taliban on Monday declared an end to the Afghan war as they captured control over the capital, Kabul, the last major city under government control. Over...
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Population Density of Canada
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Canada is one of those countries where a vast land mass obscures the fact that the country has a relatively small population. While Canada is the second largest country in the world, its 35 million inhabitants make Canada only the 39th most populated country.
Live Updates on Ukraine War
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Friday, March 11
11:30 a.m.: The EU's foreign policy chief said the bloc would double its spending...
How the Ukraine War Will Likely End
FREEAs we consider how the war in Ukraine will end, we must first understand how it began. Russia invaded for geostrategic reasons – having...
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