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Allison Fedirka on The John Batchelor Show: Chile’s New Constitution

Chile's new constitutional referendum is the culmination of a three-year effort to write a new social contract that can address wealth inequality and political volatility. Dir. of Analysis Allison Fedirka joins John Batchelor to discuss the country's unique geography and resources, and its hopes for the future.

Hilal Khashan on The John Batchelor Show: Saudi Arabia and the Idea of a Middle East NATO

In the Middle East, lack of cooperation is a way of life. Geopolitical Futures Senior Analyst Hilal Khashan joins John Batchelor to discuss the possibility a Middle East NATO and what could keep the region from developing this kind of alliance, a topic he recently wrote about for GPF.

George Friedman on The John Batchelor Show: Deep Battle and the Russian Military Doctrine

Russia is now in full control of Ukraineā€™s breakaway Luhansk region, putting it in position to gain control over more of Donetsk. Geopolitical Futures Chairman George Friedman joins John Batchelor to discuss what Russia plans to do next, and to examine its military doctrine as it has evolved since the Cold War, a topic he recently wrote about for GPF.

George Friedman on The Gallup Podcast: Russia Isn’t Winning in Ukraine, ‘But It’s No Longer Losing’

Is anyone actually winning the war in Ukraine? Are European leaders already positioning themselves for post-conflict relations with Russia? George Friedman joins Gallup Podcast host Mohamed Younis to discuss China's and Germany's positioning throughout the conflict, U.S. standing in NATO and more.

George Friedman on The John Batchelor Show: Warsaw’s Position in the Ukraine War

Poland has been adamant throughout the Ukraine war that Russia must be defeated. George Friedman joins John Batchelor from Warsaw to discuss the Polish position and its importance on the European Plain, and in the second segment, a discussion on advances in modern warfare.

George Friedman on The John Batchelor Show: Guns, Butter and Ukraine

Inflation is at record highs as global markets struggle to recover from COVID-19 supply chain bottlenecks and disruptions from the Ukraine war. GPF Chairman George Friedman joins John Batchelor to discuss how the U.S. has been in this position before, and how it might navigate its way out of these crises.

Ekaterina Zolotova on The John Batchelor Show: Lavrov in the Gulf for Oil and Food

Moscow is looking for allies given its deteriorating trade relationship with its most important partner, the European Union. Will the Kremlin be able to sway Arab states to abandon neutrality and side with Russia? Ekaterina Zolotova joins John Batchelor to discuss Moscowā€™s diplomacy in energy production and food supplies.

George Friedman on The John Batchelor Show: Japan’s Return to History; No Good End in Ukraine War

Is Japan planning to take on China, in the event that China attempts to invade Taiwan? GPF Chairman George Friedman joins John Batchelor to discuss Japan's efforts to increase its military capabilities and in the second segment, why the idea of an off-ramp for Putin in the Ukraine war may be an illusion.

George Friedman on The John Batchelor Show: The Century-Long Russian Threat to World Order

Henry Kissinger recently argued that Ukraine must be prepared to cede some territory to Russia in order to reach a peace treaty. GPF Chairman George Friedman disagrees. He joins John Batchelor to discuss a century of Russian aggression and why the U.S. is so heavily involved in the Ukraine conflict.

George Friedman on The John Batchelor Show: As Ukraine War Continues, Eurasia is Shifting

As China and Russia's power diminish, the power of Poland and Turkey are on the rise. GPF Chairman George Friedman is back with John Batchelor following U.S. President Biden's historic visit to Beijing, to discuss emerging global shifts and the next phase in the Ukraine war.

Antonia Colibasanu on The John Batchelor Show: Finland Takes Risks In Joining NATO

Finland has decided to apply for NATO membership, a move which carries both risks and rewards. Antonia Colibasanu joined John Batchelor to discuss the ramifications of the decision, as well as Turkey's rejection of the application.

George Friedman on The John Batchelor Show: A Long War and Russia on Defense

Does Russia have what it takes to succeed in what some are now calling a long war in Ukraine, or will the Kremlin cut its losses? GPF Chairman George Friedman is back with John Batchelor to discuss the next phase in the war and how it might come to an end.

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