Geopolitical Futures

Making contact. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff held a secret meeting with exiled former Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to discuss the ongoing mass protests in the country, Axios reported. It was the first meeting between an Iranian opposition figure and the Trump administration since the protests began. Demonstrators have been increasingly chanting Pahlavi’s name […]

More unrest. Iranian authorities continued a crackdown on anti-government protests on Monday, the 16th consecutive day of demonstrations in the country. Reuters reported that, according to an Iranian official,...

Deadly protests. After more than two weeks of widespread protests, Iranian state media on Sunday aired video showing mass casualties at a morgue in Tehran. U.S. President Donald Trump,...

(click to enlarge) Reactions in Latin America to the United States’ detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have been divided. In several countries – including Argentina, Colombia and Chile –...

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? 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.

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.