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Live Discussion: America’s Cycles and the Election of Trump

– In George Friedman’s book “The Storm Before the Calm”, he outlines America’s socioeconomic and institutional cycles and explains how presidents fit into these cycles. The U.S. has elected Donald Trump for the second time. In this week’s live discussion, George Friedman reminds us that presidents are bound by events happening around the world and […]

What’s Next For Iran?

Israel’s decimation of Hezbollah’s leadership and war-making capabilities has paved the way for a massive altering of the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. After decades on the offensive, Iran has suffered a major setback in its strategy for the region. GPF contributor Kamran Bokhari joins host Christian Smith to discuss what’s next for Iran, its proxies, and the Middle East at large.

Live Discussion: Understanding the Middle East

Why have current conflicts in the Middle East played out the way they have and what is on the horizon, for better or for...

The Rise of Europe’s Far Right

The European far right has had one of their best electoral years since the Second World War. In elections in the EU, Austria, Germany, France and beyond, far or hard right parties have all done exceedingly well. What is behind the rise in popularity, and what could it mean for European geopolitics? GPF Senior Analyst Antonia Colibasanu and Analyst Ronan Wordsworth join host Christian Smith to understand the moment and plot what comes next.

Live Discussion: Intelligence, Forecasting and the Middle East

At GPF we have a distinct method for looking at the world, and every day we see this model play out in real time,...

Central Asia’s Turning Point

Long seen as deep within Russia’s orbit, the five republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are now firmly part of Eurasia’s shifting geopolitics. Analysts Ridvan Bari Urcosta and Ekaterina Zolotova join host Christian Smith to discuss how Central Asia has changed over the past few years, what the future may hold, and why the present could be a major turning point for the region.

Live Discussion: America and Hungary

In order to survive generation after generation, the nation of Hungary has had to maintain a unique balancing act within Central Europe. In this...

Live Discussion: India’s Place in a Changing World

India, one of the fastest growing economies, has been on the rise as a global geoeconomic player for many years. In this week's ClubGPF...

Israel, Hezbollah, and the Future of the Middle East

Will the Israel-Hamas War spread across the region? After months of Hezbollah and the IDF exchanging fire, attacks have escalated in recent weeks. Middle East Analyst Hilal Khashan joins host Christian Smith to discuss the conflict at the border, how realistic a full-scale war might be, and what a Trump presidency could mean for the region.

Live Discussion: July 2024 Charter Member Discussion

This video is restricted to Charter members only

The Future of French Geopolitics

With a unique position both geographically and economically in Europe, France remains an important player on the world stage. Although it has key roles in the EU, NATO, and the UN, France still struggles to find its global identity. Senior Geopolitical Analyst Antonia Colibasanu joins host Christian Smith to discuss the current state of play and the future of French geopolitics.

Live Discussion: The World Reshaping Itself

The saying goes, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." But what about in geopolitics? For this week's Club live discussion,...

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