How These Economic Structures Shape World Power: Introducing GeoEconomic Lens

How These Economic Structures Shape World Power: Introducing GeoEconomic Lens

Author: Geopolitical Futures - Geopolitics from George Friedman and his team at GPF May 15, 2026 Duration: 16:22

Is global power built on tanks and treaties, or trade and technology?

Introducing your view of the global economy through the lens of geopolitics, GeoEconomic Lens. In this exclusive clip from ClubGPF's Podcast+, Senior Analyst and Chief GeoEconomist Antonia Colibasanu joins host Christian Smith for a primer on geoeconomics and the new offering, the vulnerabilities of global economic interdependence, and the distinction between static and dynamic power. 

Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and get access to our inaugural issue for FREE, available now: https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/


Talking Geopolitics offers a clear-eyed, non-partisan look at the forces shaping our world, moving beyond the daily headlines to examine the deeper historical and strategic currents. This podcast comes from the team at Geopolitical Futures, the publication founded by George Friedman, whose analysis is grounded in decades of experience. You'll hear discussions that distinguish between fleeting noise and the underlying realities that truly matter in international affairs. The conversations focus on understanding national imperatives, regional tensions, and long-term trends, all framed within a historical context. It’s for anyone who feels overwhelmed by fragmented news cycles and seeks a more structured, insightful perspective on global power dynamics. By tuning into this podcast, you gain access to a disciplined method of thinking about geopolitics, one that prioritizes enduring geographic, economic, and political constraints over partisan narratives. Each episode aims to provide listeners with a coherent framework, making sense of complex events from Eastern Europe to the South China Sea. The analysis presented here is designed to be practical and forward-looking, exploring not just what happened, but the likely consequences and strategic options available to key nations. Engaging with this content regularly helps build a more nuanced understanding of why states behave as they do, offering a valuable resource for navigating an interconnected world. The tone is conversational yet precise, reflecting the serious work done by Friedman and his analytical team at GPF.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Where We Are in the Storm | ClubGPF Clip with George Friedman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:06
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Why Trump Is Not to Blame for Europe's Predicament [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:25
Following the 2026 Munich Security Conference, the transatlantic alliance appears to be at a crossroads. With the Russian threat failing to manifest and the U.S. shifting its strategic focus, is the "divorce" between the…
Between Giants: The Middle Power Paradox [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:09
At January's World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney argued that the old world order is not coming back. He went on to say that we are now in an era of great power rivalry, and that middle powe…
Ukraine Peace Talks: Will Putin Accept a Loss? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:57
This week, leaders from Russia, Ukraine and the United States will meet in Abu Dhabi for another round of peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine; a conflict which has continued for four years this month. After so…
Unrest in Iran: A Tipping Point for the Middle East? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:34
Widespread anti-government protests in Iran have been growing for weeks now in Iran, and the government crackdown has turned deadly. While protests here are not a new phenomenon, many are saying this time things are much…
Venezuela, Cuba, and the New Western Hemisphere Strategy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:14
America's new National Security Strategy reflects a fundamental change in U.S. policy. It prioritizes America maintaining its preeminence in the Western Hemisphere, while avoiding military competition with China as well…