From the Desk of George Friedman

April 19, 2017 None of the options, apart from de-escalation, are attractive.

April 12, 2017 A strategy toward the Middle East requires more than short-term tactical moves.

April 5, 2017 A shift is emerging in Eastern Europe.

March 29, 2017 President Donald Trump’s ability to make changes depends on whether his support rises or falls.

March 22, 2017 Both ends of the Continent’s periphery are shifting away from the core.

March 15, 2017 It does in fact exist, but not how you think.

March 8, 2017 The regime appeared to be bluffing about nuclear weapons, but has that changed?

March 1, 2017 Tension between nationalism and liberal democracy is not what is haunting us today.

Feb. 22, 2017 NATO’s mission has shifted, but are its members willing to meet the new challenges?

Feb. 15, 2017 The idea that expertise ought to guide our political life is at odds with the principle of national self-determination.

Feb. 8, 2017 Washington must choose sides.

Feb. 1, 2017 As long as illegal immigration is permitted, the foundations of American culture are at risk.