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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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.
Feb 5, 2019 • 27min
The Week Ahead: Intervention and Partition
Cole and Jacob discuss the latest on Venezuela, Brexit, and Afghanistan.
Jan 11, 2019 • 43min
Not Another Cold War -- China Edition
Jacob and Cole wrestle with whether or not the United States and China are fighting a new Cold War. Then, they take a look at events around the world, including the recent coup attempt in Gabon, a potential roadmap for peace in Afghanistan, and future prospects for Ukraine and Belarus. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: https://goo.gl/zt6tzx
Jan 3, 2019 • 25min
George Friedman's Mailbag
George joins the podcast to answer your questions about geopolitics. What did he get wrong in "The Next Hundred Years"? How will China's economic woes affect the global economy? How is President Trump shaping US foreign policy compared to other US presidents? Tune in for answers to all these and more. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: https://goo.gl/zt6tzx
Dec 25, 2018 • 44min
What’s Next in Northern Syria
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of all troops from Syria, a move that has obvious implications for everyone involved in civil war, including the Kurds, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Israel, the Islamic State and Syria itself. Who benefits the most from the departure? Or, is that even the right question to ask? On this week’s podcast, Jacob, Cole and Xander discuss the situation, try to separate fact from fiction, and get lost in semantic arguments. Sign up for free updates on topics like this! Go here: https://goo.gl/zt6tzx
