Talking Geopolitics

What led to the midterm election disaster for Trump and the Republicans?

On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the economic toll of the Iran War, the backlash against AI and tech influence, and other emerging policy splits leading to right-wing division and defeat. Also: The outlook for 2028 and where we are in "the Storm".

Episode recorded on November 10, 2026.
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How will this week's major elections move the needle in global geopolitics?

On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to break down the impact of elections in Israel, Serbia, and Brazil; explore how systemic geopolitical shifts reshape internal politics; and evaluate the momentum building toward peace in Ukraine.

Episode recorded on October 28, 2026.

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Is the US-Ukraine relationship at a breaking point, or is this just the next page in Trump's negotiation playbook?

On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the recent developments in US-Ukraine diplomacy and Trump's economic-first strategy, the unlikelihood of a military victory after five years of stalemate, and the rhetoric versus action of the European response. Also: External influence on European unrest?

Episode recorded on October 21, 2026.

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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 answer subscriber questions on the state of the world. Topics include the future of the Middle East and US strategy, the value of "ineffective" diplomatic maneuvers, and a big-picture evaluation of global economic vulnerabilities.

Episode recorded on October 8, 2026.

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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 obsolescence of Cold War geopolitical frameworks, and what this shift means for Poland and the rest of Eastern Europe.

This ClubGPF Live Discussion was recorded on September 15, 2026. To learn more about ClubGPF, including more free audio and video clips, go to https://geopoliticalfutures.com/join-clubgpf-bundle/.