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From the Desk of George Friedman

The Geopolitical Logic of the US-China Trade War

The dispute was decades in the making.

George Friedman’s Thoughts: The Problem With Passion

Passion obscures the subtlety and complexity of the things we care about.

1989-1992: A Global Pivot

It was a time that changed everything.

Recession, Synchronized and Desynchronized

Three of the world's largest economies are showing signs of a downturn.

George Friedman’s Thoughts: China and a Global Economic Contraction

The protests in Hong Kong must be understood in the context of a global economic slowdown.

Dissenting Opinions: On Mass Shootings in the United States

Jacob and George offer their thoughts on American gun culture.

China, Mexico and US Trade

China is no longer the United States’ top trade partner. What does this mean for Mexico?

Boris Johnson Enters Smiling

In driving a hard Brexit bargain, the European Union drove the U.K. into Johnson’s arms.

Going to the Moon and Going to India

Last weekend marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned space flight to the moon. In endless articles, observers are...

The Battle for the Past

Whoever defines the past controls the present and future.

Command of the Sea

Command of the sea is the foundation of American national security. Adm. Alfred Thayer Mahan, the greatest strategist in American history, identified it as...

What We’re Reading: Cry, the Beloved Country

Weekly reviews of what’s on our bookshelves.

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