HomeRegional Directory

A Fight Spain Can’t Win

Sept. 29, 2017 Catalonia’s referendum is an existential threat to Spain as we know it.

An End in Sight for Ukraine … Maybe

Sept. 28, 2017 There are early indicators that Russia and the U.S. may settle for neutrality in Kiev right now.

Eastern Europe’s Competitive Edge

Sept. 28, 2017 The region is taking advantage of its geographic location, which was once its downfall.

Poland Challenges the European Identity

Sept. 27, 2017 Warsaw is reluctant to give up its hard-won sovereignty to the European Union.

South Korea and the Wisdom of War

Sept. 27, 2017 It’s unclear just how much damage North Korea can inflict on Seoul.

The Looming Confrontation in German Mainstream Politics

Sept. 26, 2017 The recent election results show that nationalism is on the rise.

In China, Economic Pressures Beyond the Government’s Control

Sept. 25, 2017 Beijing’s options to manage its economic problems appear increasingly limited.

South Korea: The Wild Card in the Korean Crisis

Sept. 25, 2017 It’s time to review why the war hasn’t materialized.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s Unlikely Ally

Sept. 22, 2017 Turkey has invested a lot in the Iraqi Kurds, and it isn’t about to throw it away.

Russia’s Foreign Policy of Disruption

Sept. 21, 2017 Russia is playing a weak hand, but it is playing it very well.

France and Germany: The Arbiters of European Peace

Sept. 21, 2017 When the strategies of Paris and Berlin change, so too will the institutions that pacified the Continent.

The Constraints That Define Donald Trump

Sept. 20, 2017 The president’s need to expand his support base took him down a path many didn’t expect.

Latest Posts

Get Geopolitical Futures FREE newsletter

Understanding Our Geopolitical Model

Sign up now and receive our special report Understanding our Geopolitical Model

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