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Geopolitical Futures (GPF) was founded in 2015 by George Friedman, international strategist and author of The Next 100 Years. GPF is non-ideological, analyzes the world and forecasts the future using geopolitics: political, economic, military and geographic dimensions at …
previous three-month period in both the eurozone and the broader EU, fueled by steady domestic consumption and a rebound in international tourism.
Russia's Ethnic Diversity - Geopolitical Futures
Dec 22, 2023 · (click to enlarge) In the Russian Federation, a mosaic of 195 ethnic groups coexists, with six of these groups boasting populations exceeding 1 million.
An Idiosyncratic View of Two Wars - Geopolitical Futures
Sep 30, 2024 · (click to enlarge) The Israeli-Arab war is likely to move northward and eastward toward Iran and Central Asia. If this happens, Russia will need to dramatically increase its military presence to manage the danger to itself, especially after the Islamist terrorist attack several months ago against a Moscow theater.
What Is a Superpower? - Geopolitical Futures
Oct 21, 2024 · The end of the Cold War and the dismantling of what had been a bipolar world order raised the question of what exactly constitutes a superpower. The
The New Reality in the Ukraine War - Geopolitical Futures
Aug 12, 2024 · Last week, Ukraine did what many thought impossible when it invaded Russia – and, indeed, something that had not happened since World War II. The
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Geopolitical Futures (GPF) was founded in 2015 by George Friedman, international strategist and author of The Next 100 Years. GPF is non-ideological, analyzes the world and forecasts the future using geopolitics: political, economic, military and geographic dimensions at …
Daily Memo: Belarus’ Nuclear Weapons, Europe’s ‘Crisis of …
Dec 10, 2024 · Belarus and nuclear defense. During a visit to a manufacturing plant in the Belarusian city of Borisov, President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that his country possesses nuclear weapons.
Trust Issues in China’s Military - Geopolitical Futures
Jan 3, 2025 · There’s been another shakeup in China’s People’s Liberation Army. Beijing recently revoked the membership of two high-ranking military officials, You Haitao and Li Pengcheng, for “violation of law and discipline,” while PLA Commissar Qin Shutong was abruptly replaced by air force officer Chen Hui.
Russia's Tense Year Ahead - Geopolitical Futures
Jan 2, 2025 · The Russian economy will be bad in 2025, at least according to Russian citizens. A newly published poll conducted by Levada suggests that nearly two-thirds of Russians think 2025 will be “tense” for the economy, and nearly 60 percent believe it …