Buying time

George Friedman | 04 November 2009 | comment 3

Unearthing Obama's strategy at the present moment is difficult, but this does not mean it is not there, as strategy is less a matter of choice than of geopolitical reality.

Western Europe’s dream world

George Friedman | 13 October 2009 | comment 15

Norwegians, like other Europeans west of the Danube and east of the English Channel, like Obama. They are deluded. 

The real struggle in Iran

George Friedman | 30 June 2009 | comment 6

The fantasy of democrats overthrowing the Islamic Republic has passed. In any case, none of the warring factions at the top is friendly to the US.

Western misconceptions meet Iranian reality

George Friedman | 16 June 2009 | comment 20

Why Ahmadinejad won Iran's election, dashing US hopes for a more conciliatory regime.

The geography of recession

Peter Ziehan | 03 June 2009 | comment 2

How long and how hard the recession will clobber us depends to a great extent upon resources and transport systems.

Will Obama stake all on Afghanistan?

George Friedman | 13 May 2009 | comment 2

What's behind the sudden decision to replace the US commander in Afghanistan?

No time to panic

George Friedman | 06 May 2009

Humanity will survive the worst that influenza can throw at it.

100 Days: The foreign policy groove

George Friedman | 29 April 2009

The new president's foreign policy is one of continuity rather than change.

How far can the US bend over Cuba?

George Friedman | 15 April 2009 | comment 1

The key to understanding America's obsession with Cuba is its geography. 

Turkey the key to Obama’s Europe policy

George Friedman | 07 April 2009

It was all smiles and hugs in Europe, but the President did his heavy lifting in Ankara. 

Iran’s view of Obama’s video

George Friedman | 24 March 2009 | comment 2

It will take more than New Year congratulations to win over a hostile regime.

Obama’s diplomatic offensive and the reality of geopolitics

Reva Bhalla | 11 March 2009

A new president, a fresh burst of energy. But how much change can we realistically expect?

US foreign policy: no change

George Friedman | 11 February 2009 | comment 2

After only three weeks in office, it appears no major initiatives should be expected of the new president.

Talking Turkey

George Friedman | 06 February 2009 | comment 1

What was Prime Minister Erdogan so furious about at the Davos summit last week?

Between the Taliban and al Qaeda

George Friedman | 29 January 2009

Does the United States need to succeed against the Taliban to be successful against transnational Islamist terrorists?

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