HomeRegional Directory

Ethiopia: A Regional Power in the Making?

The country has grown increasingly assertive in the region.

Iran, a Regional Power in Dire Straits

The government in Tehran is starting to get desperate.

July 3, 1863: The Birth of a Nation

The United States didn’t fully form until after the Civil War, which turned at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Why China Needs to Manage Expectations

Beijing has let the gap between the myth and the reality of its power grow too wide.

Italy’s Slow Recovery and the Millions Left Behind

The 2008 crisis is still haunting Europe.

Canada Gets Tough on Chinese Steel

Ottawa wants to avoid becoming dependent on Chinese suppliers.

Toward a New Understanding of World Trade

Precise evaluations of current and future global trade patterns are more important than ever.

Daily Memo: The Most Important Geopolitical Story in the World

All the news worth knowing this weekend.

In Mexico, Big Challenges Await the Next President

Voters are frustrated with the lack of progress and are demanding change.

Latest Posts

Get Geopolitical Futures FREE newsletter

Turkey, Iran, and the Future of the Middle East — Free Report

Sign up now and receive our special report on Turkey, Iran, and the future of the Middle East.

Get weekly analysis from New York Times bestselling author George Friedman and our global team of analysts, plus special offers.

Subscription Special



The World in 2026
+
Special Collection on the Middle East

FREE with an annual subscription to Geopolitical Futures.

Subscribe Now