Geopolitical Futures launches executive education program with George Friedman

Geopolitical Futures is now accepting applications for a February 2027 executive education program in Austin, Texas, aimed at senior leaders at global companies, government departments, advisory firms and think tanks. The three-day course is designed to help participants build a geopolitical framework for decision-making and leadership.

Why it matters: - The program targets senior decision-makers who need a clearer way to assess geopolitical risk and turn it into action. - Geopolitical analysis is increasingly relevant for companies and institutions operating across borders, where politics, economics and culture can affect strategy at the same time.

What happened: - Geopolitical Futures is launching an Executive Education Program called Leadership in Geopolitics with George Friedman. - Applications are now open for the Spring 2027 session in Austin, Texas, scheduled for February 7-10, 2027. - The program is designed for senior leaders at expanding global companies, government strategic departments, advisory firms and think tanks.

The details: - The course will run over three days in an intimate setting with George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures. - Janos Csak, a GPF partner, will also contribute his experience as an economist, sociologist, corporate leader and honorary professor of management. - The curriculum combines a methodological framework for understanding geopolitical situations with practical leadership tools. - The program is meant to help executives embed a geopolitical mindset into their organizations, design actionable plans and make more informed decisions. - Geopolitical Futures says the course is built around George Friedman’s long-term forecasting work and its approach to analyzing global developments. - The framework emphasizes historical patterns and links among socio-economic, political and cultural factors. - Selected participants will join a small group and interact with peers from different industries and backgrounds. - Applicants will be reviewed on a first-come basis. - Successful applicants will be notified within three weeks of returning the questionnaire. - Participants who complete the program will receive a signed certificate and a proposed customized follow-up plan. - The follow-up plan is intended to maintain access to George Friedman and Janos Csak after the program ends. - More information is available here, according to the release.

Between the lines: - The launch reflects demand for executive training that goes beyond data gathering and focuses on a repeatable framework for interpreting global events. - The program is also a branded extension of George Friedman’s long-running role as a geopolitical forecaster and public face of Geopolitical Futures.

What's next: - Geopolitical Futures will continue reviewing applications as they come in. - Selected candidates will be notified after questionnaire review. - The first cohort will meet in Austin in February 2027.