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  • Middle East Security, Long-Term US Strategy, and the Big Picture | Q&A with George Friedman

    October 9, 2026 · 38 min

    Are we living through an unprecedented collapse of the global order, or is this just another turbulent chapter in the geopolitical cycle? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to…

  • Russia's Failure, Poland's Rise, and the End of an Era

    October 7, 2026 · 14 min

    Is Eastern Europe finally free from the crushing dominance of foreign powers? In this recent ClubGPF Live Discussion, GPF analyst Ridvan Bari Urcosta joins GPF Chairman George Friedman to discuss the diminished power of Russia, the…

  • The UK Airbase Puzzle and Inside the Trump-Xi Summit

    September 29, 2026 · 35 min

    On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the unfolding security incident at RAF Fairford, the fallout from the US-China summit and Xi's letter to Trump, and the overblown…

  • UN Drama, Russian Bluffs, and the Trump-Xi Summit Preview

    September 24, 2026 · 37 min

    It's a high-stakes week for global geopolitics and diplomacy. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith for a broad discussion on the real-world impact of fiery UN debates, the…

  • Germany's AfD and the Return of European Nationalism

    September 11, 2026 · 41 min

    Eighty years after World War II, the far right is rising again in Europe. Is their recent success a sign of a geopolitical shift? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss…

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  • CIA in Moscow, Hybrid Threats, and the Limits of Russian Escalation

    September 4, 2026 · 36 min

    It's been an interesting few days for US-Russia relations. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the CIA Director's trip to Moscow, the drone plot in Germany, and…

  • Xi Jinping's Military Gamble and a "Critical Moment" for US-China Relations

    August 20, 2026 · 41 min

    What does the transformation of the PLA mean for China's global position and strategy? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman and GPF analyst and China expert Victoria Herczegh join host Christian Smith to…

  • How the "Islamic NATO" Shifts Global Geopolitics

    August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    Is last week's signing of a landmark mutual defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan a further signal of global geopolitical realignment? On this special extended episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George…

  • Information Warfare in the Age of AI and Anonymity

    August 7, 2026 · 16 min

    Is modern technology leading us toward a new geopolitical weapon? In this recent ClubGPF Live Discussion, Retired USCG Rear Admiral Doug Fears joins GPF Chairman George Friedman to discuss the evolution of information warfare, how state…

  • Iran's Nuclear Gamble and Trump's Midterm Countdown

    July 30, 2026 · 32 min

    Will Iran's long-game strategy and the United States' limited military options lead to capitulation or the crumbling of Trump's presidency? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith…

  • India & The New Anti-China Coalition

    July 16, 2026 · 34 min

    What does Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia mean for India, China, and the rest of the Indo-Pacific? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host…

  • The US-Iran "Gut Check" and the Future of European Defense

    July 10, 2026 · 35 min

    This week's NATO summit in Turkey left big questions about the war in Iran and America's role in European defense. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the US-Iran…

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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.