Sixty years ago the Cuban Missile Crisis shook the world, but how accurate is popular understanding of the event? Founder and Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith for a reflection on the crisis and its relevance for Western tensions with Russia today.
Extreme weather is becoming more and more frequent around the world. Analysts Ekaterina Zolotova and Victoria Herczegh join host Christian Smith for a discussion on the geopolitical consequences of withering rivers, extreme heat and weak harvests across Europe and Asia.
What’s next for Japan after the assassination of Shinzo Abe? Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka and Analyst Victoria Herczegh join host Christian Smith for a discussion on Abe’s legacy and the significance of Japan’s role in the Indo-Pacific.
Ryan Bridges joins host Christian Smith for a discussion on the latest developments in the U.K.-EU relationship six years after the Brexit vote and why it’s so difficult to find a permanent resolution.
