Geopolitical Futures

Preparations. Iran-backed militias in Iraq over the past few days have reportedly begun moving their headquarters and relocating weapons depots, fearing possible U.S. or Israeli strikes. The movements reportedly took place in coordination with Iraqi authorities. Operational bases, funding points and shelters for militants were also evacuated. The reports come amid a series of U.S. […]

Erdogan's rival targeted. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, of the opposition Republican People’s Party, was detained on Wednesday, just days before his party was expected to select him as its...

Hitting Hamas. Israel on Tuesday carried out its largest airstrikes on Hamas targets in Gaza since both sides agreed to a ceasefire in January. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered...

(click to enlarge) The Kremlin needs higher production to meet the needs of the domestic economy, sustain exports and supply the military, but a severe labor shortage is holding it...

Disagreements on details. U.S. President Donald Trump said significant progress had been made toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war and that he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin...

As we edge over the halfway point of Donald Trump's first 100 days in his second term in office, it's possible we're seeing the start of America’s terminal decline or its regeneration, depending on which side of the line you're on. While the US has been busily announcing the end of the post-World War II global order abroad, at home, the president seems to be even more rapidly trying to upend the status quo. In this episode of Talking Geopolitics, Geopolitical Futures Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss what to make of Trump’s first 50 days in office in the wider context of American history.