Geopolitical Futures

Russian enhancement. Russia has successfully upgraded its Iskander-M and Kinzhal missiles to make them capable of evading U.S. Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine, according to a report by the Financial Times. The story says the enhanced missiles are capable of maneuvering and changing trajectory during the final phase of flight, leading to a sharp […]

Push for peace. The United States will give Hamas three to four days to respond to its plan to end the fighting in Gaza, President Donald Trump told reporters....

In his 2009 book, The Next 100 Years, GPF Chairman George Friedman forecasted that Turkey would become the major power in the Middle East. As Trump draws down on US involvement abroad, Putin gets bogged down in Russia, and Israel is distracted in Gaza, Turkey is spying opportunities. While Turkey's dominance has been on the rise despite its own internal instability, Saudi Arabia on the other side of the region has been giving it a run for its money.

In his 2009 book, The Next 100 Years, GPF Chairman George Friedman forecasted that Turkey would become the major power in the Middle East. As Trump draws down on US involvement abroad, Putin gets bogged down in Russia, and Israel is distracted in Gaza, Turkey is spying opportunities. While Turkey's dominance has been on the rise despite its own internal instability, Saudi Arabia on the other side of the region has been giving it a run for its money.

Reengagement. Qatar will resume its mediation efforts in the war in Gaza following a call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al...

Oil and gas trade. In response to a question about U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that Turkey stop purchasing oil and gas from Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...