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.
Latest episodes
Jan 5, 2021 • 35min
Leighton Smith and George Friedman on The Storm Before the Calm
NewsTalk NZ's Leighton Smith talks with Geopolitical Futures Chairman George Friedman on his new book, The Storm Before the Calm: America's Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond. Sign up for free updates on topics like this. Go here: https://bit.ly/2w9bCYd
Dec 15, 2020 • 31min
The Precarious Germany-Russia Relationship
Since the end of the Cold War, Germany and Russia have tried to balance a robust economic relationship with contradicting political agendas in Europe. However, recent strains in Eastern Europe have put the relationship into question. On this free preview of Geopolitical Futures’ ClubGPF podcast+, we explain what lies ahead for the German-Russian relationship. Go to www.geopoliticalfutures.com to join ClubGPF for more exclusive podcast episodes like this one.
Jan 7, 2020 • 32min
The State of the Middle East Amidst US-Iran Tensions
GPF founder George Friedman, Hezbollah expert Hilal Khashan and analyst Caroline Rose examine the ramifications of the US escalating tensions with Iran through the killing of former IRGC General Soleimani. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: http://bit.ly/gpf2020
Jul 4, 2019 • 44min
India and Iran’s Water Problem
Jacob Shapiro and Xander Snyder are back at it to talk climate change, water scarcity in India and Iran, and the future of the Arctic. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: https://bit.ly/2w9bCYd
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
