Talking Geopolitics

George Friedman, founder of Geopolitical Futures and noted geopolitical analyst, offers sharp takes on China’s restrained stance in the Iran war. He discusses China prioritizing economic ties with the U.S., limits on supporting Iran, and why Taiwan remains the central military flashpoint. He explores possible Taiwan accommodations and how a U.S.-China détente could reshape global alignments.

George Friedman, founder of Geopolitical Futures and noted geopolitical forecaster, provides sharp analysis of the Iran conflict. He discusses intelligence failures and the IRGC's decentralized resilience. He examines shifting US objectives, the strategic risk to the Straits of Hormuz and global oil, and the limited regional capacity to contain Iran.

Hilal Khashan, senior analyst and professor reporting from Lebanon, offers on-the-ground insight into rising violence. He discusses the clash between Hezbollah and Israel, the group’s heavy losses and martyrdom logic, Lebanese political pressure for disarmament, and the wider regional consequences of an Iran-linked conflict.

George Friedman, founder of Geopolitical Futures and veteran geopolitical forecaster, breaks down Iran’s intelligence lapses and why the U.S. remains fixated on Tehran. He compares Iran to North Korea, explores failed negotiations and regional isolation, and maps possible outcomes from decapitation strikes to fragmented governance. He also assesses Israel’s role, great-power signals, and economic fallout from oil and drone disruptions.

George Friedman, founder of Geopolitical Futures and author known for long-range forecasting. He revisits his book's 80-year institutional cycle theory. Short, punchy takes on how past upheavals compare to today. Discussion of overlapping 80- and 50-year cycles and where current American institutional stress sits. Predictions about a reconfigured federal structure and a couple more intense years ahead.

George Friedman, founder of Geopolitical Futures and bestselling author, provides long-form geopolitical analysis. He examines US–Europe tensions, why Americans view European reliance as exploitation, and whether Europe can build unified defense capacity. He questions Europe's ability to act as a single actor and considers the shifting US strategic focus and its consequences for European security.

George Friedman, founder of Geopolitical Futures and seasoned geopolitical analyst. He critiques the idea of middle powers banding together and explores economic limits of value-based coalitions. He discusses risks of decoupling, the deep US–Canada entanglement, and the fragile state of Cuba’s economy and strategic options.

George Friedman, founder of Geopolitical Futures and veteran geopolitical analyst. He compares Russia’s dilemma to Vietnam, explains what Putin would need to justify any concession, examines Russia’s economic and regional weaknesses, and outlines why a demilitarized buffer and US-facilitated face-saving terms may be the pragmatic path to ending the stalemate.

George Friedman, a renowned geopolitical forecaster and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, discusses critical shifts in US-China relations that could shape the international landscape in the coming years. He highlights the complexities of Trump's Greenland strategy and its impact on US-Europe ties. Friedman emphasizes the importance of economic interdependence between the US and China, predicting a likely accommodation as leaders navigate mutual interests. He also assesses Russia's reduced global standing and India's emerging role in the geopolitical arena.

George Friedman, founder of Geopolitical Futures and a bestselling author, teams up with Kamran Bokhari, a regional security expert, to dissect Iran's volatile protests. They explore the impact of Iran’s turmoil on the Middle East, the deep fractures within its power structure, and the U.S. motives for potential intervention. Discussion shifts to the challenges of military action, regional repercussions, and the risks of a messy fall-out. With insights into Israel's cautious stance and the threat of extremism, the conversation is a gripping look at a geopolitical crisis.