Opinion: Russia is the world’s biggest loser from oil’s crash, and that’s reason to worry

Russia’s economy and power is highly dependent on oil and energy prices, writes George Friedman. Editor’s note: The opinions in […]

Russia Stirs the Hornet’s Nest

Forecast Highlights Russia will keep trying to exploit divisions in the western Balkans, traditionally a theater of competition for many […]

Geopolitical Journey: Azerbaijan and America

By George Friedman There is a point where three great powers — Russia, Turkey and Persia — meet: the Caucasus. […]

China – The Sleeper Awakens (Part 1 of 5)

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions […]