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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Trump 2.0 and China

Relations with China will undoubtedly be an integral part of Donald Trump’s second-term policy agenda. Analyst Victoria Herczegh joins host Christian Smith to discuss what China is doing to prepare for Trump 2.0, what the Chinese economy might look like over the coming years, and how this will affect the US and the rest of the world.

Daily Memo: Russian Developments, Turkish Engagement in Syria

Terrorist attack? The Russian operator of the Ursa Major cargo ship, which sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Dec. 23, said the incident was a "terrorist attack." The state-owned Oboronlogistics...

Daily Memo: Slovak Leader in Moscow, Saudis and Jordanians Visit Damascus

Fico in Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico in Moscow to discuss energy, bilateral relations and Ukraine. Fico criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's...

Northbound Migration Through the Darien Gap

(click to enlarge) Panama and Costa Rica lay along one of the most important transit routes for American migrants, the majority of whom are fleeing the poor living conditions and...

Daily Memo: First US Meeting With Syria’s New Leaders

Getting acquainted. A U.S. delegation led by the assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs is visiting Damascus for talks with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani....

Poland’s Emerging Power | ClubGPF Podcast+ Bonus with Antonia Colibasanu

Over the past few decades, Poland has seen its economy grow and its military expand. With Donald Trump returning to the White House next month and the former president having made his feelings about European security contributions clear, the Eastern European nation is set to become one of the most important players in Europe. Senior Analyst Antonia Colibasanu joined host Christian Smith in our recent Podcast+ episode for ClubGPF members to discuss the current state and potential future of the Polish nation.

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