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China’s Economy Continues to Decline

Sustained double-digit economic growth is possible when you begin with a wrecked economy. But China’s economic miracle, like that of Japan before it, is over. – George Friedman Full Story

Here’s why nations go to war over water

“Access to and control over water is a strategic imperative for all countries. As such, it has been a source of conflict throughout history.” – George Friedman and Allison...

The U.S., Turkey, and the Kurds

Washington and Ankara appear to be reaching a resolution on their long-standing conflict over the Syrian Kurds. – Eric Czuleger Full Story

Nationalism and Liberal Democracy

George Friedman explains how nationalism – however distorted it might become – is the root of liberal democracy, not only historically, but also morally. The two concepts are intellectually...

The War Between the President and the Press

A war has broken out between the president and the press, writes George Friedman. Full Story

A Significant Iranian Military Exercise

“The main adversary that Iran is planning for in these exercises is not the United States, nor is it Iraq. It is Saudi Arabia.” – Jacob L. Shapiro Full Story

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