Geopolitics 2026

In the Agora Strategy Group geopolitics podcast “The Future of Power”, Dr. Timo Blenk (CEO) invites decision-makers from diplomacy, business, politics and the military to discuss current geopolitical developments on a monthly basis. The core of this project is to provide information about the influences of these developments and to create a sound basis for decision-making.

This month's guest is Dr. Elli Pohlkamp, East Asia expert and director of the Agora Strategy Institute! In the 36th episode of our podcast, Dr. Blenk and Dr. Pohlkamp discuss the escalation of the conflict between Japan and China, the great power dynamics between the US and China, and give a geopolitical outlook for 2026!

Sie finden unseren Podcast mit Untertiteln auch auf Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF5n8yiJP4Q

This month's highlights

• East Asia: China's power claims and the future of Japan

• Sino-American rivalry: A power struggle without real escalation?

• Outlook for 2026: European potential, hybrid threats, and the conflict hotspots of tomorrow

 In-house announcements

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