Talking Geopolitics Podcast
1) Unrest in Iran: A Tipping Point for the Middle East?
Widespread anti-government protests in Iran have been growing for weeks now in Iran, and the government crackdown has turned deadly. While protests here are not a new phenomenon, many are saying this ...Show More
2) George Friedman on Why the US Cares About Venezuela, Cuba and Greenland
With the new U.S. National Security Strategy published by the White House only a month ago, we're already seeing what America's vision for prioritizing the Western Hemisphere looks like. Following Ame...Show More
3) Venezuela, Cuba, and the New Western Hemisphere Strategy
America's new National Security Strategy reflects a fundamental change in U.S. policy. It prioritizes America maintaining its preeminence in the Western Hemisphere, while avoiding military competition...Show More
4) George Friedman on Why Trump's New National Security Strategy is Here to Stay
America's new National Security Strategy reflects a fundamental change in U.S. strategy. The policy, published at the end of last week, prioritizes America maintaining its preeminence in the Western H...Show More
George Friedman on Why Trump's New National Security Strategy is Here to Stay
44:49 | Dec 10th, 2025
5) 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 Friedman explained the challenges that low birth rates and longer life expectancy will bring to America. As an ...Show More
6) 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 feels like déjà vu, you're not alone. Throughout the year, hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough have repeatedly su...Show More
7) 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, Donald Trump is turning his attention to Russia's southern border in an effort to woo the nations of the South Cauc...Show More
8) 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 required a response. China's defense spending has increased 13 fold in the past 30 years, while its Navy is projec...Show More
9) 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 vying for dominance on the global stage, all with their own sets of imperatives and challenges. In our recent ...Show More
10) 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 President Xi Jinping—a bold rating for one of the most consequential diplomatic encounters in years. But what...Show More