Geopolitical Futures

Sanctions test. A vessel loaded with liquefied natural gas from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 plant, which is under U.S. sanctions, docked for the first time at China’s Beihai LNG terminal. Several cargoes have been loaded from Arctic 2 LNG over the past year, but fear of U.S. retaliation thus far has prevented any from being […]

Recruitment drive. Germany on Wednesday launched a new plan to boost military service. The initiative, approved by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Cabinet, seeks to attract recruits with better pay, flexible...

The impending 25 per cent tariffs on India over its purchase of Russian oil appears bold. While the US said its primary motivation was to hit Putin where it hurts, it understandably prompted a strong reaction from the government in New Delhi. So why is the US government willing to target India, what does China have to do with it, and what does it say about Trump's overall strategy? GPF Chairman George Friedman joins Talking Geopolitics host Christian Smith to discuss all this, and whether it will actually work.

The impending 25 per cent tariffs on India over its purchase of Russian oil appears bold. While the US said its primary motivation was to hit Putin where it hurts, it understandably prompted a strong reaction from the government in New Delhi. So why is the US government willing to target India, what does China have to do with it, and what does it say about Trump's overall strategy? GPF Chairman George Friedman joins Talking Geopolitics host Christian Smith to discuss all this, and whether it will actually work.

Another rupture. French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has called a confidence vote for Sept. 8 over his plan to cut spending by 44 billion euros ($51 billion) and increase...

Cuts coming. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Germany’s welfare system is overextended and in need of reform. At a party conference, Merz said the welfare state “can...