In this Special Edition of our Podcast+ series, Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka, Chief Operating Officer Antonia Colibasanu, and Analyst Ekaterina Zolotova field questions from Club members on a variety of topics ranging from Russia, GPF’s methodology and the future of oil.
As the world watches the battle for Ukraine intensify, the conflict’s ripples have left China in an awkward position, and Central Asian countries looking for new trade opportunities. Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka and analyst Ekaterina Zolotova discuss how the war has impacted China, and the rising importance of new trade routes to China’s west.
Will supply bottlenecks and logistical backlogs improve any time soon? Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka and analysts Ekaterina Zolotova and Francesco Casarotto discuss the latest IMF report on supply bottlenecks, political consequences and prospects for improvement, particularly in light of the fighting in Ukraine.
What does the year have in store for the world’s smaller powers? Director of Analysis Allison Fedirka and analysts Ekaterina Zolotova and Francesco Casarotto discuss what’s to come in 2022 for Russia’s periphery, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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.
