Talking Geopolitics The 'Great Game' of our Era: The US, China and Russia
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Nov 4, 2025 
George Friedman, chairman of Geopolitical Futures and a leading geopolitical analyst, delves into the power dynamics of the US, China, and Russia. He discusses the internal crises facing these nations, like America's political polarization and China's economic decline. Friedman analyzes how domestic issues influence international behavior and the implications of these crises for global predictability. The conversation also touches on military tensions, economic decoupling, and the shifting landscape of alliances, making for a captivating exploration of today's geopolitical challenges.
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Three Powers Define The Era
- The core global contest is a three‑party struggle between the US, China and Russia.
- These three have unique global military reach, large economies, and thus define our era's geopolitics.
U.S. Institutional Crisis
- The U.S. faces an institutional crisis as many agencies operate beyond presidential control.
- This separation has hollowed presidential authority and strains constitutional norms.
Divided U.S. Foreign‑Policy Visions
- U.S. politics are bitterly divided with competing foreign‑policy visions: withdraw or remain engaged.
- That division shapes tariff choices, military posture, and how the U.S. approaches global commitments.