George Friedman

Russias support for the European right : Agitprop – a combination of agitation and propaganda

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

There have been several stories that Russia supports the European right. Indeed it may be supporting anti-immigration groups, but it will make no difference to geopolitical forces in Europe

El Paso and Dayton : Banning guns will not work

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

Last weekend, there were two more mass shootings in the United States. Nevertheless those who are in favor of guns have disproportionate strength. To address the question of how to mitigate mass murders in the U.S., we need to consider the deeper historical connection between guns and liberty

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Russia and the West : A Trip to Romania

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

Russia’s ability to regain its geopolitical balance remains a threat to Romania, and the source of the only real threat to the region. A Russian sense of vulnerability can cause it, or other nations, to take risks they shouldn’t

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ie Menschen versammeln sich für eine Großkundgebung. Zum 40. Jahrestag der islamischen Revolution

Iran and the US : The Problem of Occupation Warfare

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

For the U.S., defeating the Iranian military wouldn’t be the end of the war. There is a price to pay even after the initial battles have been won

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Charles de Gaulle und Konrad Adenauer 1965

Brexit : Charles de Gaulle’s Last Laugh

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

Great Britain seems stuck in Brexit-turmoil. In many ways Charles de Gaulle foresaw the crisis Britain is now struggling to pull itself out of

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Die beiden Kaufhäuser Karstadt und Kaufhof nebeneinander

Angela Merkel : Why Germany should emulate Asia

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

German chancellor Angela Merkel has decided Germany needs to undergo changes towards a more globally competetive economy. Surprisingly she seems to prefer an Asian-style model instead of the American way. But she is walking a tightrope

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Germany and Russia : The Long Dance

VON GEORGE FRIEDMAN

Angela Merkel and Wladimir Putin spoke about German-Russian cooperation at Meseberg. There is common ground. One needs oil and gas, the other foreign investment and technology. But one question is crucial: What role will the US play?

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US-German relations : Even under Trump the US is not an isolationist power

KOLUMNE: GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

The strategic partnership between Germany and the USA is changing. But the American point of view on global politics is more complex and sophisticated than most Europeans acknowledge. Merkel must to some extent assist Trump, if she wants the partnership to continue. A reply to Christian Hacke

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Trump meets Putin : The Trump Doctrine

KOLUMNE: GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

When it comes to Russia, Trump had a menu of options: aggressiveness, passivity or diplomacy. He had to choose the latter, which explains his meeting with Vladimir Putin. All presidential doctrines represent a consistent end imposed by necessity. And Trumps is no different. By George Friedman

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A refugge holds up a sign on which he wrote "Thank you Germany"

European history : Neither Merkel’s open borders nor her power can survive

KOLUMNE: GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

After the Second World War Germany became the largest economy in Europe. It demanded unity and a commitment to the European project. But there is still a historical antipathy against Germany. That evokes problems for Angela Merkel

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Autoreninfo

George Friedman ist einer der bekanntesten geopolitischen Analysten in den Vereinigten Staaten. Der 67 Jahre alte Politologe leitet den von ihm gegründeten Publikation Geopolitical Futures und ist Autor zahlreicher Bücher. Zuletzt erschien „Flashpoints – Pulverfass Europa“ im Plassen-Verlag.

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