What’s behind the recent crises along Russia’s western border? Analysts Ridvan Bari Urcosta and Ekaterina Zolotova discuss the potential causes, impacts and long-term goals of those involved. Also, the analysts reflect on GPF’s 2021 Annual Forecast for the region.
Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka and Analyst Philip Orchard explain why the United States should not take for granted the long-standing stability along the Canadian border nor its dominant position along its southern border with Mexico.
What crises are looming beyond the COVID-19 pandemic? Chief Operating Officer Antonia Colibasanu and Analyst Phillip Orchard discuss where the global economy may be headed as the long-term effects of the pandemic set in.
Following nearly 16 years of relative stability, some problems can’t be overlooked for much longer. Host Christian Smith and Editor Ryan Bridges discuss the future of German geopolitics.
What’s really going on in Taiwan? Host Christian Smith and East Asia expert Phillip Orchard discuss the struggle between China and Taiwan, and the United States’ involvement in a potential conflict.
What does intelligence cooperation look like in an increasingly technological world? Christian Smith, Allison Fedirka, and Phillip Orchard discuss the mysteries and misunderstandings about the world’s foremost intelligence alliance.
What’s behind the recent civil unrest in Northern Ireland? Is it changing demographics? Brexit? Covid? Or all of the above? Ryan Bridges and Christian Smith sit down for an extended discussion on the situation there and the wider geopolitical implications for Europe.
An increasing number of countries find themselves wrestling with the question of water supply and access for their populations and economies. Dam construction is an obvious way to increase control over water supplies, but the practice often comes with drastic consequences.
Shared concern over Iran's expansionist and bellicose activities in the Middle East has made Israel and Arab countries unconventional bedfellows. In this episode, Hilal Khashan and Allison Fedirka explore how Israeli-Iranian relationship lies at the heart of this regional dynamic, what that means for the future of this new alliance, and how it may affect any future US-Iranian nuclear deal.
Geopolitical Futures recently released its 2021 Forecast with a succinct list of the most important shifts and changes expected this year. GPF analysts Allison Fedirka and Phillip Orchard share the logic behind two major forecasts and how conclusions were drawn.
Historically, it’s been easy to overlook India when surveying the global geopolitical landscape. Despite the country’s immense latent potential, the geography of South Asia has kept India focused primarily inward. But today, it’s finding itself at the point where vital interests of several outside powers intersect.
