Talking Geopolitics podcast

Talking Geopolitics

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.

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.

 

#100

George Friedman on Why the New U.S. National Security Strategy is Here to Stay

America's new National Security Strategy reflects a fundamental change in U.S. strategy. T... more

10 Dec 2025

44 MINS

44:49

10 Dec 2025


#99

America's Next Crisis: George Friedman on Immigration, Technology and the Workforce

In his book, The Storm Before the Calm, Geopolitical Futures chairman and founder George F... more

04 Dec 2025

32 MINS

32:40

04 Dec 2025


#98

George Friedman on the Trump-Putin Peace Plan: Is It Now Or Never?

[REUPLOAD] If the peace proposal currently under negotiation to end the war in Ukraine fee... more

25 Nov 2025

42 MINS

42:08

25 Nov 2025


#97

Ukraine Isn't the Only Frontline In Russia's War Against the West

Russia's war with Ukraine is about to enter yet another winter. Meanwhile in the US, Donal... more

14 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:36

14 Nov 2025


#96

Defending the Pacific: George Friedman on Australia, Japan and the coalition against China

The Australian defense minister said this week that China's military defense build up requ... more

07 Nov 2025

41 MINS

41:06

07 Nov 2025


#95

The 'Great Game' of our Era: The US, China and Russia

The United States, China and Russia are the three main powers of the current era that are ... more

04 Nov 2025

10 MINS

10:07

04 Nov 2025


#94

Redefining the US-China Relationship: George Friedman on Geopolitical Shifts in East Asia

"Twelve out of ten." That's how President Trump described this week's meeting with Chinese... more

31 Oct 2025

30 MINS

30:19

31 Oct 2025


#93

US Forces Off the Coast of Venezuela: What's Really Going On?

In recent weeks, tensions between the US and Venezuela have been growing. Several US milit... more

23 Oct 2025

35 MINS

35:05

23 Oct 2025


#92

Why America's Crisis Is Predictable: George Friedman on US Cycles & Trump's Role

As GPF Chairman George Friedman has written about in recent months, the United States is t... more

15 Oct 2025

32 MINS

32:59

15 Oct 2025


#91

Will Trump's Gaza Plan Work? George Friedman on Israel, Palestine and the Geopolitics of Peace

Two years ago this week, Hamas' October 7 attacks stunned Israel and the world. And now fo... more

10 Oct 2025

41 MINS

41:16

10 Oct 2025


#90

Putting George Friedman's Turkey Predictions to the Test: Kamran Bokhari on The Next 100 Years

In his 2009 book, The Next 100 Years, GPF Chairman George Friedman forecasted that Turkey ... more

30 Sep 2025

52 MINS

52:30

30 Sep 2025


#89

George Friedman on Putin's NATO Provocations and Poland's Emerging Power

Already this month, Russia has violated the airspace of three NATO countries: Estonia, Rom... more

23 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:21

23 Sep 2025


#88

Israel's Pursuit of Strategic Depth | ClubGPF Preview with Kamran Bokhari

GPF contributor Kamran Bokhari recently wrote that massive geopolitical change has come to... more

16 Sep 2025

15 MINS

15:26

16 Sep 2025


#87

George Friedman on Israel's Attack on Hamas in Qatar, a US Ally

In what could prove to be a pivotal moment for the Middle East, Israel has bombed Hamas le... more

10 Sep 2025

33 MINS

33:02

10 Sep 2025


#86

George Friedman Unpacks Xi's Coalition of Anti-Western Powers

Over the weekend, the leaders of countries like China, Russia, India and Pakistan arrived ... more

04 Sep 2025

31 MINS

31:47

04 Sep 2025


#85

George Friedman on Why Trump's Tariffs on India Are Part of a Wider Geopolitical Game

The impending 25 per cent tariffs on India over its purchase of Russian oil appears bold. ... more

26 Aug 2025

31 MINS

31:36

26 Aug 2025


#84

Will the US Face a Major War in the Next Decade? George Friedman on US Naval Readiness

The United States military has gone through many evolutions, from technological to structu... more

21 Aug 2025

06 MINS

06:42

21 Aug 2025


#83

George Friedman on the Real Stakes of the Trump-Putin Alaska Summit

A long-awaited meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin is slated for this Friday in Ala... more

11 Aug 2025

34 MINS

34:07

11 Aug 2025


#82

Drug Wars: George Friedman on Why the Cartels Are So Hard To Destroy

Last week, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned the Venezuelan group the Cartel de los Soles as a ... more

29 Jul 2025

29 MINS

29:43

29 Jul 2025


#81

What does a desperate Putin do? George Friedman on Russia, Trump and Peace

Before he was elected for his second presidential term, Donald Trump promised to end the U... more

23 Jul 2025

07 MINS

07:56

23 Jul 2025