What’s the feeling in Europe about the risks countries there face from Russia? How are they navigating those threats? And do Americans and Europeans see them in the same way? GPF's George Friedman and Antonia Colibasanu have this discussion from Romania. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sho…

The exchange of views I had today with the esteemed geopolitical expert George Friedman provided valuable insights into the shifting global landscape and the strategic positioning of our region within it. #Serbia strives to be recognized as a pillar of stability in the

Џорџ Фридман је започео своју посету Београду, у организацији Пупин иницијативе, низом инспиративних разговора са лидерима српске академске, бизнис и технолошке заједнице. Уочи Пупин форума, разговарао је са деканком Факултета политичких наука проф. Мајом Ковачевић, професорима

The Myth of Saudi Political Stability Saudi rulers often present the kingdom as an oasis of stability in a turbulent region. The reality, however, is far more complex. - Hilal Khashan ow.ly/3gQb50W4sTY

Remembering D-Day Overlooking Omaha Beach is a cemetery in which the Americans who died on D-Day were buried. To walk through this graveyard is to walk through America, for the names of the dead are the common names of our friends and relatives. geopoliticalfutures.com/remembering-d-…

Tariffs and Distrust Hit Critical Minerals Uncertainty has had a chilling effect on new supply development. ow.ly/rPRK50W6lvy

The global defense industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by rapid technological advancement and growing concern over supply chain resilience. The changes are reshaping the ways nations conduct conflict. - GPF's Andrew Davidson ow.ly/Kl3u50W6GCP

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The global defense industry is undergoing a profound transformation, which is reshaping the ways nations conduct conflict.

America wants European countries to pick up their own regional defense spending. So what’s the feeling in Europe about the risks countries face from Russia? How are they navigating those threats? GPF's George Friedman and Antonia Colibasanu discuss: youtu.be/dDva9kG7HCQ

While demand for critical minerals is strong, the return to pre-pandemic price levels has discouraged some investors from launching new projects related to nickel, cobalt & zinc. In contrast, materials like lithium, uranium & copper have not yet seen a comparable price decline.

With the U.S. stepping back from its role as the world’s security guarantor, key players like Japan and Germany – countries that have avoided remilitarization – are starting to make unilateral moves to manage the respective threats in the new world order. geopoliticalfutures.com/german-and-jap…

Daily Memo: Israel-Iran Conflict Continues, US Pushes Diplomacy

The ongoing Israeli campaign against Iran, code-named Rising Lion, shows that Iran failed not only to anticipate the Israeli offensive but also to prevent Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency from penetrating deep into the country. - Hilal Khashan ow.ly/q5Fr50WaZtm

New Leighton Smith Podcast: GPF's Antonia Colibasanu on Romania’s future influence in Europe and the difficulties the country faces - via Newstalk ZB newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-l…

In Our Daily Memo: Resupplies for Israel and Iran, G7’s Critical Minerals De-risking Plan Chinese cargo planes have been flying to Iran since Israel's airstrikes began. Subscribers sign in for all of today's details from GPF: ow.ly/IQA150WbRcI

Strategic Projects Under Consideration in Canada The Canadian government is making a strong push to improve the country’s strategic independence. Details in this week's free graphic:

The similarities between Ukraine’s attack on Russian bombers & the Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites have been noted. But the parallels don’t stop there. George Friedman joined Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith to discuss both wars & geopolitical cycles. iheart.com/podcast/1049-t…

A recent surge in attacks in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger underscores the region’s accelerating collapse and the growing strength of jihadist groups. The fallout is global, affecting European security, foreign investment and international stability. ow.ly/V5zN50WcyLS

Canada’s Bid for a ‘Country First’ Strategy Recent tensions with the U.S. have inspired a renewed prioritization of national interests.