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The Logic of American Strategy and War

George Friedman - April 18, 2023

In recent weeks I have focused on the social and economic evolution of the United States. Obviously, we also need to discuss U.S. strategic...

Questions and Answers to the American Crisis

George Friedman - April 14, 2023

The article I published earlier this week about the intensifying crisis in the United States generated a significant number of comments that ought to...

The American Crisis Intensifies

George Friedman - April 11, 2023

As I ooze back to consciousness after COVID-19 had me in its grip for the past few weeks, it has occurred to me that...

The Technology of Taming Weapons

George Friedman - April 4, 2023

The massive spring offensive against Ukraine that Russia threatened has not materialized. This does not mean it won’t happen, but it raises serious questions....

The Necessity of the Iraq War

George Friedman - March 28, 2023

I recently rose from a slumber to discover that many of the learned had risen up to declare the U.S. war in Iraq not...

Ukraine and the Long War

George Friedman - March 15, 2023

Editor’s note: By definition, geopolitics moves slowly. It’s a drawn-out explanation for the long-term trajectory of nations, one that all too often gets lost...

Hungary and Russia

George Friedman - March 7, 2023

The Russian government has informed Hungary that its diplomats entering Russia will have to pay a fee rather than pass into Russia without paying...

Stalin

George Friedman - March 3, 2023

It’s been nearly 70 years to the day since Josef Stalin died, and his legacy is worth remembering in light of what’s going on...

China and Russia

George Friedman - February 28, 2023

There has been a great deal of discussion about Chinese military aid to Russia. The United States warned Beijing against sending such aid, and...

What Happens If Ukraine Falls?

George Friedman - February 17, 2023

I recently wrote about Russian preparations for a major offensive in Ukraine: a pincer movement that would close Ukrainian forces in from the north...

Mysterious Balloons

George Friedman - February 14, 2023

The relationship between nations is always complex and sometimes difficult to understand. Sometimes it enters the realm of the bizarre. And then, at the...