What’s on the horizon for the world’s largest democracy? In our most recent Podcast+ episode for ClubGPF members, GPF contributor Kamran Bokhari joined host Christian Smith for a discussion on the geopolitical implications of India’s upcoming election, how it can continue its balancing act between the US, China and the rest of the world, and why it has cause for concern over the recent ISIS attack in Moscow. The post ISIS Threats and Hindu Nationalism in India | ClubGPF Podcast+ Bonus with Kamran Bokhari appeared first on Geopolitical Futures ..read more

On this episode of NewstalkZB's Leighton Smith Podcast, GPF Chairman George Friedman is in studio to discuss the current wars raging in the Middle East and Ukraine, how peace might come to Ukraine, as well as the role of space in warfare. The post The Leighton Smith Podcast: George Friedman on Storms, Wars and the Potential for Peace appeared first on Geopolitical Futures ..read more

What role do Romania and Moldova, who are also on the front lines of the war in Ukraine, play in the war-torn country's reconstruction efforts? Antonia Colibasanu joined John Batchelor to discuss efforts being made by their governments and NGOs, and how to keep these efforts going as funding becomes more strained in the process. The post Antonia Colibasanu on The John Batchelor Show: Romania, Moldova, and Ukrainian Reconstruction appeared first on Geopolitical Futures ..read more

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As the world reels from the shocking violence in Israel and Palestine, Geopolitical Futures brings you a special edition of Talking Geopolitics. GPF Chairman George Friedman joins Christian Smith to discuss why the attacks took place, why Israel’s intelligence failed, and how the conflict will put pressure on Arab nations - and not in the way you may think. The post Special Edition: Israel at War | George Friedman on Where the Conflict Goes from Here appeared first on Geopolitical Futures ..read more

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced the country intends to expand critical grain shipments from Ukraine as Russia's war on Ukraine continues to disrupt trade in the Black Sea Basin. Antonia Colibasanu joined John Batchelor to discuss Romania's role in not only Black Sea trade but also its importance in keeping Ukraine's economy afloat, which is not without risk. The post Antonia Colibasanu on The John Batchelor Show: Securing Ukrainian Exports and Romanian Ports appeared first on Geopolitical Futures ..read more

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced he intends to revive the Black Sea Grain Deal, an initiative crucial to Ukraine as one of the world's largest grain exporters. GPF Chairman George Friedman joined John Batchelor on the day of this announcement to discuss the latest on the deal, and not only the war on the frontlines in Ukraine, but the economic war Russia continues to wage. The post George Friedman on The John Batchelor Show: Ukraine, Turkey, and the Black Sea Grain Deal appeared first on Geopolitical Futures ..read more

US government agencies are working hard to choke off illicit flows of fentanyl, with precursor materials originating mainly from thousands of Chinese companies. GPF's Allison Fedirka joined John Batchelor to discuss the US' anti-China stance and its hope for Latin America, who is heavily involved in the drug trade. The post Allison Fedirka on The John Batchelor Show: Fentanyl on the Rise in the US, a Geopolitical Disaster appeared first on Geopolitical Futures ..read more

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What imperatives do both India and France have in the Indian Ocean, and how can they work together to achieve their goals? Antonia Colibasanu joined John Batchelor to discuss the importance of Exclusive Economic Zones and why France is a natural strategic ally to India. In the second segment, updates from Ukraine and the Black Sea Grain Deal. The post Antonia Colibasanu on The John Batchelor Show: France, India, and Command of the Indian Ocean appeared first on Geopolitical Futures ..read more