How did the Axis powers’ fundamental misunderstanding of America lead to their downfall? In this recent clip from Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss Japan’s miscalculations at Pearl Harbor, Hitler’s geopolitical blunder, and how the illusion of American weakness parallels today. This episode of Talking Geopolitics was released on June 10, 2026. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-