Geopolitical Futures

(click to enlarge) The World Bank’s January forecast, which had expected the global economy to maintain relatively strong growth momentum, has been revised downward. The main reason for the adjustment is the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict, which has disrupted regional energy supplies, increased inflationary pressures and heightened expectations of monetary poli...

Is last week’s signing of a landmark mutual defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan a further signal of global geopolitical realignment?

On this special extended episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman and Middle East expert and GPF contributor Kamran Bokhari join host Christian Smith for a deep dive into the Mecca Joint Defens...

Is last week’s signing of a landmark mutual defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan a further signal of global geopolitical realignment?

On this special extended episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman and Middle East expert and GPF contributor Kamran Bokhari join host Christian Smith for a deep dive into the Mecca Joint Defens...

Security at sea. Fifteen countries have signed a statement agreeing to establish a multinational maritime defense coalition, the Saudi Defense Ministry announced. The grouping will operate in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. A Saudi representative will lead the force, and a Pakistani official will serve as the deputy. […]

The post

Since the end of the colonial era, France has remained deeply embedded in Africa, particularly in the countries that once formed its empire. It’s no surprise that Paris is still culturally, economically, politically and militarily relevant there. And yet this year’s Africa Forward Summit, which brings together the governments of France and African states, was […]

The p...