Will a Russian energy crisis finally lead to a negotiated settlement, or are we headed towards nuclear war?

On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss Ukrainian target shifts toward energy infrastructure and their impact on Russia's already fragile economy, the impending political crisis inside the Kremlin, and the viability of Russia's potential next steps, including "tactical" nukes, Belarusian involvement, and fully mobilizing reserve forces.

Episode recorded on June 29, 2026.

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Is the US-Iran agreement a real move toward peace or just a fragile memorandum?

On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the "deal" and pause in hostilities, the shifting regional dynamics and military forces at play, and how each nation's internal political pressures could lead us straight back to war. Also: the advantage of defense; the US-Israel divide.

Episode recorded on June 17, 2026.

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The US is divided at home and gridlocked abroad. Is the chaos a sign of decline or just the normal process of American progress?

On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss how underestimating the US led to D-Day, the myth of American decline, and how historical cycles can predict the process of US reinvention. Also: foreign policy shifts and competition with China.

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