Crisis In Ukraine

The war in Ukraine isn’t just a Ukrainian affair. It has the potential to fundamentally reshape the global landscape. In some ways it already has: Germany is rearming, NATO has awakened, commodities prices are through the roof, and Russia is increasingly isolated. The extent to which the global order changes will depend largely on how long the conflict drags out.

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European Defense and the Future of Ukraine

On Wednesday, European Union member states agreed to allocate an extra 5 billion euros ($5.4 billion) to the European Peace Facility by the end...

Daily Memo: Palestinian Talks, EU Funding for Ukraine

No agreement. The head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, has refused to participate in a trip to Moscow following a meeting of Palestinian...

Daily Memo: Disputed Rights in the South China Sea, Ukrainian Drone Blitz

Disputed resources. The Philippines is counting on the U.S. to support it as it moves forward with plans to explore the disputed South China...

Daily Memo: Armenia and Azerbaijan’s Border Dispute, Russian Rail Demand

Border row. Armenia and Azerbaijan are trading accusations of occupation following talks on delimiting their shared border. Azerbaijan is demanding the return of four...

Daily Memo: France’s Support for Moldova, Zelenskyy in Turkey

French backing. Moldova and France signed a military cooperation deal during Moldovan President Maia Sandu’s visit to Paris on Thursday. Macron expressed France’s “unwavering”...

The Risks of a New Space Race

Alarm bells rang out in the United States when Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Michael Turner went public about the threat of Russia...

Daily Memo: Palestinian Factions Meet in Moscow, Cuba Asks for Help

Coming together. Representatives from various Palestinian groups including Hamas and Fatah are meeting in Moscow for unity talks. This comes after the Palestinian Authority's...

Daily Memo: Azerbaijan and Armenia Hold Peace Talks in Berlin

Mixed messages. The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan held talks in Germany on Wednesday on a possible peace agreement. The German foreign minister...

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Podcasts

The Leighton Smith Podcast: George Friedman on Storms, Wars and the Potential for Peace

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On this episode of NewstalkZB's Leighton Smith Podcast, GPF Chairman George Friedman is in studio to discuss the current wars raging in the Middle East and Ukraine, how peace might come to Ukraine, as well as the role of space in warfare.

Antonia Colibasanu on The John Batchelor Show: Romania, Moldova, and Ukrainian Reconstruction

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What role do Romania and Moldova, who are also on the front lines of the war in Ukraine, play in the war-torn country's reconstruction efforts? Antonia Colibasanu joined John Batchelor to discuss efforts being made by their governments and NGOs, and how to keep these efforts going as funding becomes more strained in the process.

Geopolitics in the 21st Century | The Emerging World Order

On this episode of Talking Geopolitics we conclude our subscriber-only limited series, Geopolitics in the 21st Century. Chairman George Friedman and host Christian Smith focus in on the big picture of geopolitics. There is a new order coming, but unlike the reordering that took place after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. How and why is the world changing? What will this new world look like when it's emerged?

Bloomberg Daybreak Australia: George Friedman on Russia’s Threat

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George Friedman discusses his take on the Kremlin's renewed threat of a nuclear war. It comes as Russia may rush to complete annexation of...

Bloomberg: George Friedman on Russia’s Threat

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George Friedman, Founder and Chairman at Geopolitical Futures, discusses the Kremlin's renewed threat of a nuclear war. It comes as Russia may rush to...

Videos

Mauldin Economics Global Macro Update: George Friedman on Putin’s Next Move in Ukraine

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What's the likelihood Putin would use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine? Geopolitical Futures Founder George Friedman discusses likely next steps, Russia’s diminished stance in the international community, and the probability that Putin will resort to nuclear weapons, with Mauldin Economics' Ed D’Agostino.

Antonia Colibasanu on TRT World Now: EU Divided on Price Cap on Russian Gas

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European Union officials remained divided on Friday, as they met to discuss ways to tackle the soaring cost of gas and electricity. They have been debating plans to cap the price of Russian gas. GPF COO Antonia Colibasanu weighs in on this controversy.

Antonia Colibasanu on TRT World: UN Warns of Food Crisis Over Russia’s Blockade of Ukraine’s Ports

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Russia has effectively blockaded Ukrainian ports, an action the UN describes as a declaration of war on global food security. Ukraine usually exports about five million tons of agricultural produce every month, a large proportion of which is bought by some of the poorest nations in the world. Antonia Colibasanu weighs in on the Kremlin’s economic war on Kyiv.

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