It's a high-stakes week for global geopolitics and diplomacy.

On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith for a broad discussion on the real-world impact of fiery UN debates, the future of European security and Russian provocation, and how global trade hangs in the balance ahead of the US-China summit in Washington.

Also: Iran War impacts and flashpoint Taiwan.

Episode recorded on September 23, 2026.

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