

Talking Geopolitics
Geopolitical Futures - Geopolitics from George Friedman and his team at GPF
A non-partisan podcast brought to you by Geopolitical Futures, an online publication founded by internationally recognized geopolitical forecaster George Friedman. Geopolitical Futures tells you what matters in international affairs and what doesn't. Go to https://geopoliticalfutures.com/podcast for details.
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Jun 12, 2019 • 27min
George Friedman on the Leighton Smith Podcast
Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith brings GPF Chairman George Friedman back on his podcast to discuss the latest geopolitical events in China as push comes to shove in the US-China trade war, updates on Brexit, and the future of the U.K. Does it even matter anymore whether Britain leaves or remains?

May 9, 2019 • 42min
The Latest on North Korea and Iran
Jacob L. Shapiro welcomes Xander Snyder and Phillip Orchard onto the podcast to discuss the latest on U.S. relations with North Korea and Iran. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: https://bit.ly/2Umma4v
Apr 1, 2019 • 51min
The Geopolitics of Deadwood
Join Cole, Jacob, and Phillip on this auspicious April Fools' Day for a discussion of the Geopolitics of Deadwood. No unauthorized cinnamon. To read the report, click here: https://geopoliticalfutures.com/geopolitics-deadwood-cold-war-black-hills/ Our previous April Fools' pieces on Game of Thrones and Dune are here: https://geopoliticalfutures.com/geopolitics-ice-fire/ https://geopoliticalfutures.com/the-geopolitics-of-dune/ Intro+Exit music by Jason Shaw, "Hoedown" and "Serenity."
Mar 29, 2019 • 23min
The Brexit That Never Ends
Cole hosts Phillip, Jacob, and Ryan to talk about the latest developments on the Brexit soap opera. Other exciting topics include Turkey's economy and everyone's favorite -- Chinese banking reform. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: https://goo.gl/zt6tzx
Mar 22, 2019 • 34min
Is Democracy Failing?
CEO George Friedman joins the podcast to talk about whether democracy is failing in the United States and in Europe.

Mar 15, 2019 • 39min
The New Silk Road Runs Through Italy?
This week, Jacob, Cole and Xander discuss why the Belt and Road Initiative isn't China's Marshall Plan, what is and is not boring about Brexit, and how the Caspian Sea could solve some of Iran's economic problems. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: https://goo.gl/zt6tzx
Feb 25, 2019 • 29min
Leighton and George, Part II
After focusing on China in Part I, George and Leighton are at it again, this time talking about the US, Brexit, and a host of other important geopolitical issues.
Feb 15, 2019 • 24min
China's Failure
Part one of a conversation between GPF CEO George Friedman and Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith. They discuss GPF's 2019 forecast, China's shortcomings, and New Zealand's place in the world.


