George Friedman

George Friedman is a Hungarian-American geopolitical forecaster, strategist, and author. As the founder of Geopolitical Futures and Stratfor, he has spent decades analyzing international relations, military strategy, and long-term global macroeconomic trends.

He is best known as the author of bestselling geopolitical books, including The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century, Flashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe, and The Storm Before the Calm.

Friedman’s structural analysis of national interests and geographic constraints provides unique insights into international diplomacy. His forecasts continue to be closely monitored by policymakers and global business leaders.