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GPF analysts: Russia's diminished power, Poland's rising geopolitical role
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This article summarizes a ClubGPF Live Discussion recorded on September 15, 2026, featuring GPF analyst Ridvan Bari Urcosta and GPF Chairman George Friedman. The discussion focuses on the diminished power of Russia, the obsolescence of Cold War geopolitical frameworks, and the implications of these shifts for Poland and the broader Eastern European region. The analysts argue that Eastern Europe may finally be free from the historical dominance of foreign powers, marking the end of an era defined by Russian influence and Cold War structures. The piece presents their forecasts and opinions on Poland's rising geopolitical role in this new context.
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ClubGPF Clip with George Friedman
Is Eastern Europe finally free from the crushing dominance of foreign powers?
In this recent ClubGPF Live Discussion, GPF analyst Ridvan Bari Urcosta joins GPF Chairman George Friedman to discuss:
- The diminished power of Russia
- The obsolescence of Cold War geopolitical frameworks
- What this shift means for Poland and the rest of Eastern Europe
This ClubGPF Live Discussion was recorded on September 15, 2026.
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