What is the most pressing geopolitical risk facing Europe today? What will the “new American century” look like? Is a war with North Korea looming? What are the top geopolitical risks investors should keep an eye on in 2018? These questions are among the topics covered in a wide-ranging interview with Dr. George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, a firm that specializes in geopolitical forecasting. Dr. Friedman also discusses immigration in Europe, the ramifications of secession movements, and much more, including his view of China five years down the road and why he draws inspiration from Hegel, the German philosopher.

The Take 15 Series is a series of short interviews with leading practitioners on timely topics focused on the investment profession.