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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

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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,...

Live Discussion: Global Security Challenges – A U.S. Military Perspective

From the war in Ukraine, instability in the Middle East, and the potential for conflict in the Pacific, the U.S. military is involved to...

South Africa Split

South Africans go to the polls this week in one of the most significant elections in a generation. A leading power in Sub-Saharan Africa, they find themselves balanced between their BRICS membership and close cultural and economic ties to the West. Analyst Ronan Wordsworth joins host Christian Smith for a discussion on South Africa’s role in global geopolitics and the potential impacts of the election.

AUKUS and the Indo-Pacific

What are the geopolitical implications of the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States? Although Pillar I of the initiative and the announcement of Australia’s plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines grabbed the headlines, what does Pillar II have in store? Analysts Ronan Wordsworth and Victoria Herczegh join host Christian Smith for a discussion on the future of AUKUS and what the potential addition of Japan and New Zealand to the alliance could mean for China and the Indo-Pacific.

Live Discussion: The Changing Landscape of Threats

Geopolitical and national security threats are constantly changing and evolving, sometimes it's hard to keep up. In this week's ClubGPF live discussion, Rear Admiral...

Live Discussion: April 2024 Charter Member Discussion

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