Podcast appearances and mentions of Ian Bremmer

The world is heading toward a new nuclear arms race—one that's more chaotic and dangerous than the last. The Cold War built rules of deterrence for a world of dueling superpowers and static arsenals. But in a fragmented, GZERO world of fast-moving technology and unpredictable leadership, the safeguards are fraying. On the GZERO World Podcast, Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, sits down with Ian Bremmer to discuss the growing nuclear threat and what we can do to stop it. The indicators are alarming: China is stockpiling nuclear warheads at record speed. Russia continues to rattle its nuclear saber in Ukraine. Even US allies are privately and publicly questioning whether they need a deterrent of their own. So how serious is the nuclear risk? How do we guarantee security in a world where the weapons (and the rules) are changing? Are we ready for a future where not just missiles, but lines of code, could end civilization? Stavridis and Bremmer assess the current arms race and what it will take to lower the nuclear temperature.“We're already involved in a proxy war with a nuclear power,” Stavridis warns, “We'd be smart to try and continue to have strong alliances to balance China and Russia drawing closer and closer together.”Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Admiral James Stavridis  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

The world is heading toward a new nuclear arms race—one that's more chaotic and dangerous than the last. The Cold War built rules of deterrence for a world of dueling superpowers and static arsenals. But in a fragmented, GZERO world of fast-moving technology and unpredictable leadership, the safeguards are fraying. On the GZERO World Podcast, Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, sits down with Ian Bremmer to discuss the growing nuclear threat and what we can do to stop it. The indicators are alarming: China is stockpiling nuclear warheads at record speed. Russia continues to rattle its nuclear saber in Ukraine. Even US allies are privately and publicly questioning whether they need a deterrent of their own. So how serious is the nuclear risk? How do we guarantee security in a world where the weapons (and the rules) are changing? Are we ready for a future where not just missiles, but lines of code, could end civilization? Stavridis and Bremmer assess the current arms race and what it will take to lower the nuclear temperature.“We're already involved in a proxy war with a nuclear power,” Stavridis warns, “We'd be smart to try and continue to have strong alliances to balance China and Russia drawing closer and closer together.”Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Admiral James Stavridis  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Ian Bremmer sits down with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman to dissect what may go down as the most consequential month in the Middle East in years. Just weeks after Israel launched a war against Iran—and after President Trump authorized US airstrikes—an uneasy ceasefire is in place. But what was actually achieved?Iran, the clear loser of the 12-Day War, entered as the most vulnerable player and emerged weaker still. Tehran stood largely alone, with Hamas degraded, Hezbollah decimated, Syria toppled, and Russia distracted. Yet the Islamic Republic can still claim regime survival, some damage inflicted on Israel, and a murkily intact nuclear program.Netanyahu, meanwhile, avoided a ceasefire until he had secured key gains: he crippled Iran's infrastructure, leveraged US firepower to hit targets beyond Israel's reach, and rescued his collapsing political career. As Friedman notes, “The people who won this war for Israel...were, for the most part, the very same people who were in the streets of Israel for nine months against Netanyahu and his judicial coup.” That tension will only grow in the months ahead.For Trump, this marks the biggest foreign policy victory of his second term—at least for now. He struck a blow to Iran's ambitions, avoided a broader war, and emerged politically unscathed. But what happens next, especially in Gaza, will test the durability of that win.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Thomas L. Friedman  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Ian Bremmer sits down with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman to dissect what may go down as the most consequential month in the Middle East in years. Just weeks after Israel launched a war against Iran—and after President Trump authorized US airstrikes—an uneasy ceasefire is in place. But what was actually achieved?Iran, the clear loser of the 12-Day War, entered as the most vulnerable player and emerged weaker still. Tehran stood largely alone, with Hamas degraded, Hezbollah decimated, Syria toppled, and Russia distracted. Yet the Islamic Republic can still claim regime survival, some damage inflicted on Israel, and a murkily intact nuclear program.Netanyahu, meanwhile, avoided a ceasefire until he had secured key gains: he crippled Iran's infrastructure, leveraged US firepower to hit targets beyond Israel's reach, and rescued his collapsing political career. As Friedman notes, “The people who won this war for Israel...were, for the most part, the very same people who were in the streets of Israel for nine months against Netanyahu and his judicial coup.” That tension will only grow in the months ahead.For Trump, this marks the biggest foreign policy victory of his second term—at least for now. He struck a blow to Iran's ambitions, avoided a broader war, and emerged politically unscathed. But what happens next, especially in Gaza, will test the durability of that win.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Thomas L. Friedman  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Chuck Todd begins by reacting to the senate passing Trump's signature piece of legislation: “The Big Beautiful Bill.” He reviews the excuses and rationales given by the senators who had expressed issues with the bill but still voted for it, and explains why the fear of Donald Trump's wrath is enough to get lawmakers to fall in line and explains why the bill's passage is emblematic of the broken state of Congress.Then, Chuck is joined by political scientist and Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer to dissect the most pressing geopolitical challenges facing the world today. The discussion begins with analysis of recent Iranian strikes and the Middle East conflict, exploring whether Iran has been exposed as a "paper tiger" and examining the complex dynamics between Trump, Netanyahu, and regional powers like Saudi Arabia. Bremmer offers insights into Iran's domestic vulnerabilities—noting the regime's mere 20% public support—while assessing the likelihood of nuclear developments and potential exit strategies from current conflicts.The conversation expands to cover Trump's relationship with NATO allies, the slowly deteriorating situation in Ukraine, and Putin's potential next moves, including the concerning possibility of nuclear escalation if his regime faces existential threats. Bremmer and Todd also tackle the rise of populist movements globally, the erosion of democratic guardrails in America, and the fundamental shift toward reactionary politics that may define a generation. Throughout, Bremmer provides his characteristic blend of realpolitik analysis and concern for democratic institutions, culminating in a sobering assessment of how America's political system now rewards winners over leaders and creates conditions where "socialists can't beat capitalists, but they can beat kleptocrats."Finally, he answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment regarding the potential for erosion of Trump's support, election denialism and a fun alternate history theory where legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka beat Barack Obama for state office in Illinois.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction00:15 90 days from Liberation Day and “90 deals in 90 days”, there are two deals01:30 Trump will back off on tariffs again to avoid economic damage02:30 The Big Beautiful Bill passes the Senate04:15 Josh Hawley votes for bill despite promises not to cut health care06:00 Lisa Murkowski cites tax break expiration for her yes vote08:15 Murkowski has always been Alaska first over America first09:30 Republicans fall in line out of fear of Trump11:00 Congress is broken 13:00 Bipartisanship is dead in the 21st century14:30 Both parties have weaponized partisanship16:15 How do we fix the broken congress?17:30 The public needs to understand WHY congress is broken19:00 Independents could force congress to function better21:00 Bill was rushed due to Trump's impatience22:30 We're in the kleptocracy stage, headed toward authoritarianism24:00 Dysfunction in congress has created a more powerful presidency26:00 Ian Bremmer joins the Chuck ToddCast! 28:00 Media cycle has already moved on from the Iran strike 29:15 The strike wasn't meant to be a war 30:15 Steve Bannon's theory that we're on the brink of WW3 31:45 Trump wanted a negotiated settlement with Iran 33:00 Netanyahu was always going to force the US's hand 34:30 Trump is capable of telling Bibi "no" 36:15 Would Trump support a two state solution? 38:30 Iran has no friends on the global stage willing to support them 40:15 After investigators access Gaza, Israel will lose support 41:45 Saudis will demand a two state solution 43:15 Did we expose Iran as a "paper tiger"? 45:30 The Iranian regime only has 20% support from the public 46:30 Iran's strong enough to put down an uprising 47:30 The U.S. won't put boots on the ground in Iran 49:00 What is Iran's exit strategy from this conflict? 52:00 Iran is likely 3 years away from a bomb 53:15 Iran may be a theocracy, but doesn't act irrationally 54:45 The state of Iraq's leadership? 56:15 Is there global investment in Iraq? 57:15 Status of Trump + NATO? 59:30 Europe underinvested in defense for decades 1:01:15 Pushing Europe to spend more on defense is one of Trump's best achievements 1:02:00 Status of Russia/Ukraine war? 1:03:00 Ukraine is losing slowly 1:04:15 Chances Putin would attack one of the Baltic states? 1:06:15 Putin could use a nuke if he felt his regime was at risk 1:08:15 The rise of left wing populism 1:10:00 American elections will be free and fair, but public won't think so 1:12:00 Guardrails on the executive branch have been weakened 1:13:15 Are we stuck with reactionary politics for a generation? 1:14:45 Trump didn't attend funeral for assassinated Minnesota lawmakers 1:15:45 The U.S. doesn't create leaders, it creates winners 1:18:30 The lack of bipartisanship creates bad legislation 1:19:45 The Big Beautiful Bill will create more Mamdanis 1:20:45 Socialists can't beat capitalists, but they can beat kleptocrats1:23:30 Thoughts on conversation with Ian Bremmer 1:24:00 Mamdani beat Cuomo by double digits in final tally 1:25:30 There will be a fight for the soul of the Democratic party 1:26:15 Ask Chuck 1:26:30 Could Trump's support erode like Marion Barry's? 1:30:30 Election denialism now coming from both sides regularly? 1:36:30 How different would things look if Mike Ditka had beat Obama in Illinois?

What if the next virus isn't natural, but deliberately engineered and used as a weapon? As geopolitical tensions rise and biological threats become more complex, health security and life sciences are emerging as critical pillars of national defense.In the special edition episode from our new series, “The Ripple Effect: Investing in Life Sciences”, host Dan Riskin is joined by two leading voices at the intersection of biotechnology and defense: Dawn Meyerriecks, former CIA Deputy Director for Science and Technology and current member of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, and Jason Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks. Together, they explore the dual-use nature of biotechnology and the urgent need for international oversight, genetic attribution standards, and robust viral surveillance. From pandemic preparedness and fragile supply chains to AI-driven lab automation and airport biosurveillance, their conversation highlights how life science innovation strengthens national resilience and strategic defense.This timely conversation follows the June 25th, 2025 Hague Summit Declaration, where NATO allies pledged to invest 5% of GDP in defense by 2035—including up to 1.5% on resilience and innovation to safeguard critical infrastructure, civil preparedness, networks, and the defense industrial base. This limited series, produced by GZERO's Blue Circle Studios in partnership with Novartis, examines how life science innovation plays a vital role in fulfilling that commitment. Subscribe to “The Ripple Effect: Investing in Life Sciences” series on your preferred podcast platform.Look for the next episode of the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer podcast when we kick off our eighth season on July 5, 2025.Host: Dan RiskinGuests: Jason Kelly, Dawn Meyerriecks Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

What if the next virus isn't natural, but deliberately engineered and used as a weapon? As geopolitical tensions rise and biological threats become more complex, health security and life sciences are emerging as critical pillars of national defense.In the special edition episode from our new series, “The Ripple Effect: Investing in Life Sciences”, host Dan Riskin is joined by two leading voices at the intersection of biotechnology and defense: Dawn Meyerriecks, former CIA Deputy Director for Science and Technology and current member of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, and Jason Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks. Together, they explore the dual-use nature of biotechnology and the urgent need for international oversight, genetic attribution standards, and robust viral surveillance. From pandemic preparedness and fragile supply chains to AI-driven lab automation and airport biosurveillance, their conversation highlights how life science innovation strengthens national resilience and strategic defense.This timely conversation follows the June 25th, 2025 Hague Summit Declaration, where NATO allies pledged to invest 5% of GDP in defense by 2035—including up to 1.5% on resilience and innovation to safeguard critical infrastructure, civil preparedness, networks, and the defense industrial base. This limited series, produced by GZERO's Blue Circle Studios in partnership with Novartis, examines how life science innovation plays a vital role in fulfilling that commitment. Subscribe to “The Ripple Effect: Investing in Life Sciences” series on your preferred podcast platform.Look for the next episode of the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer podcast when we kick off our eighth season on July 5, 2025.Host: Dan RiskinGuests: Jason Kelly, Dawn Meyerriecks Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Small businesses are more than just corner shops and local services. They're a driving force of economic growth, making up 90% of all businesses globally. As the global middle class rapidly expands, new opportunities are emerging for entrepreneurs to launch and grow small businesses. In this special edition podcast episode, the first of GZERO's “Local to global: The power of small business” series, host JJ Ramberg sits down with Shamina Singh, Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution and Co-Founder of the World Data Lab. Together, they explore how the spending power of the global middle class is fueling small business growth from Taipei to Toronto and beyond. The discussion also highlights how digital inclusion, access to finance, and cybersecurity are essential for small business success.For more from this series, subscribe to “Local to global: The power of small business”, a new four-part podcast series from GZERO Media's Blue Circle Studios and Mastercard, where we'll look behind the curtain to explore the world of small businesses and why they're positioned to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy. Look for the next episode of the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer podcast when we kick off our eighth season on July 5, 2025.Host: JJ RambergGuests: Homi Kharas, Shamina Singh Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Small businesses are more than just corner shops and local services. They're a driving force of economic growth, making up 90% of all businesses globally. As the global middle class rapidly expands, new opportunities are emerging for entrepreneurs to launch and grow small businesses. In this special edition podcast episode, the first of GZERO's “Local to global: The power of small business” series, host JJ Ramberg sits down with Shamina Singh, Founder and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution and Co-Founder of the World Data Lab. Together, they explore how the spending power of the global middle class is fueling small business growth from Taipei to Toronto and beyond. The discussion also highlights how digital inclusion, access to finance, and cybersecurity are essential for small business success.For more from this series, subscribe to “Local to global: The power of small business”, a new four-part podcast series from GZERO Media's Blue Circle Studios and Mastercard, where we'll look behind the curtain to explore the world of small businesses and why they're positioned to play an even bigger role in the future of the global economy. Look for the next episode of the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer podcast when we kick off our eighth season on July 5, 2025.Host: JJ RambergGuests: Homi Kharas, Shamina Singh Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict, the role President Trump played, and what could come next on the global stage. This marks Ian's 13th appearance on The Prof G Pod! Follow Ian, @ianbremmer. Algebra of Happiness: take a step back, stop complaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liên Hiệp Quốc tổ chức sinh nhật 80 tuổi bên bờ vực thẳm. Mùa hè năm 2025, cuộc chiến xâm lăng của Nga chống Ukraina, chiến tranh tàn phá dải Gaza tiếp diễn, cuộc chiến 4 ngày giữa hai cường quốc hạt nhân Ấn Độ - Pakistan, và gần đây nhất là cuộc can thiệp quân sự Mỹ-Israel chống Iran với mục tiêu ngăn chặn Teheran sở hữu vũ khí hạt nhân, trong lúc châu Âu đang tìm cách đàm phán với Iran… Chiến tranh, xung đột vũ trang khắp nơi trước sự bất lực của Liên Hiệp Quốc. Cách nay tròn 80 năm, ngày 26/06/1945, bản Hiến chương Liên Hiệp Quốc (LHQ) đã được 50 quốc gia thông qua, với một trong các tôn chỉ hàng đầu là duy trì hoà bình trên hành tinh của chúng ta. Định chế quốc tế ra đời từ Đệ nhị Thế chiến giờ đây có còn hữu ích với nhân loại trong mục tiêu bảo vệ nền hoà bình thế giới ? Định chế quốc tế ra đời ngay trong Đệ nhị Thế chiến Trong một cuộc toạ đàm với chương trình Địa chính trị của RFI, nhà sử học Chloé Maurel, chuyên gia về LHQ, ghi nhận không khí đầy hy vọng vào thời điểm LHQ ra đời. “Liên Hiệp Quốc đã được hình dung, được nhen nhóm ngay trong thời gian Thế chiến II, bởi các quốc gia chủ chốt của phe Đồng Minh và chính thức ra mắt tại San Francisco năm 1945 trong không khí phấn chấn, lạc quan cao độ, với niềm khao khát và thậm chí niềm tin vào một thế giới đoạn tuyệt với chiến tranh, bởi Thế chiến Hai là cuộc xung đột khủng khiếp, chưa từng có với nhân loại, khiến tổng cộng 60 triệu người chết… Trong Hiến chương LHQ có những nguyên tắc rất tiến bộ, như bình đẳng nam - nữ, tiến bộ xã hội, quyết tâm giải quyết xung đột bằng thương lượng, cũng như mục tiêu mọi người đều có việc làm, tức liên quan nhiều đến các vấn đề xã hội”. Trái với quan niệm của không ít người, xem Liên Hiệp Quốc như một định chế ra đời sau Thế chiến II. Trên thực tế, như vị sử gia nói trên nhấn mạnh, dự án xây dựng định chế quốc tế - tập hợp hầu hết các quốc gia trên địa cầu trong tương lai - đã bắt đầu hình thành ngay trong thời gian Thế chiến II. Hiến chương Liên Hiệp Quốc được chuẩn bị từ năm 1941 đến năm 1945. Tuyên bố Saint James, tại Luân Đôn, năm 1941, chuẩn bị cho một nền công lý quốc tế tương lai, trừng phạt các thủ phạm gây tội ác chiến tranh, Tuyên bố Liên Hiệp Quốc (Declaration by United Nations) năm 1942, với 25 quốc gia của Mặt trận chống phát xít (đứng đầu là Mỹ, Anh, Liên Xô và Trung Hoa Dân Quốc), và các hội nghị Matxcơva, Teheran, Yalta, là những cái mốc đặt nền móng cho tổ chức Liên Hiệp Quốc ra đời sau đó, trước khi bản Hiến chương Liên Hiệp Quốc được công bố. Trong cuộc toạ đàm của chương trình Địa chính trị của RFI, nhà nghiên cứu Romuald Sciora - Viện Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques (Iris), tác giả cuốn ‘‘Ai muốn LHQ phải chết ?'' nhận định: “Khi LHQ được thành lập năm 1945 trên đổ nát hoang tàn của Thế chiến II, định chế này đã lấy cảm hướng từ Hội Quốc Liên. Dĩ nhiên, là có những sai lầm đã bị lắp lại, nhưng tuy nhiên, LHQ với Hội đồng Bảo an (hiện nay đã trở nên thực sự ít ý nghĩa và với nhiều người chúng ta là một cơ chế lệch pha trong việc quản lý các vấn đề quốc tế) vào thời điểm đó đã là một thay đổi cách mạng. Sự hình thành cơ chế này (với sự tham gia của Mỹ, khác hẳn với việc Mỹ đã không tham gia Hội Quốc Liên) có mục tiêu không để tổ chức này bị rơi vào thảm kịch như Hội Quốc Liên… LHQ đã là một sáng tạo của phương Tây, dựa trên các giá trị triết học phương Tây…, lấy cảm hứng từ các giá trị nhân văn chủ nghĩa lớn, ra đời vào thời Phục hưng tại châu Âu, được xác lập thành các lý thuyết sau đó trong thế kỷ Ánh Sáng ở châu Âu, được cụ thể hoá với sự trỗi dậy của các nền dân chủ phương Tây thế kỷ 19. Sự ra đời của LHQ năm 1945 và sau đó là Tuyên ngôn Quốc tế về Nhân quyền (1948), là sự hoàn tất của hệ thống này với việc hình thành chủ nghĩa đa phương.” Hành động của LHQ vì hoà bình trong thế giới lưỡng cực Mỹ - Xô: Những đóng góp và hạn chế Nói đến Liên Hiệp Quốc và hoà bình, nhiều người thường nghĩ ngay đến các lực lượng gìn giữ hoà bình của Liên Hiệp Quốc. Các lực lượng gìn giữ hoà bình của LHQ, thường được gọi là lực lượng “mũ nồi xanh” hiện bao gồm khoảng 70.000 binh sĩ, đến từ nhiều quốc gia, với 11 sứ mạng duy trì hòa bình đang được triển khai tại các khu vực tranh chấp, như giữa Ấn Độ - Pakistan, giữa Israel và Liban… theo đề nghị của các nước sở tại. Nhìn chung lực lượng gìn giữ hoà bình của LHQ thường chỉ có hiệu quả trong trường hợp xung đột giữa các lực lượng vũ trang có tổ chức chấp nhận ngừng bắn, thường là giữa hai quốc gia. Lý tưởng của Liên Hiệp Quốc về một “nền an ninh tập thể” - với việc thành lập một bộ tổng tham mưu, phụ trách trợ giúp Hội đồng Bảo an thực thi các nhiệm vụ quân sự, chiếu theo điều 47 của Liên Hiệp Quốc - rút cục đã không thể trở thành hiện thực, ngay sau khi LHQ ra đời, do thế đối đầu gia tăng giữa Mỹ và Liên Xô vào cuối thập niên 1940. Thế đối đầu Mỹ - Xô, và lá phiếu phủ quyết, khiến Hội đồng Bảo an không thể đưa ra các quyết định chung ngăn chặn chiến tranh. Trong giai đoạn này, Liên Hiệp Quốc “trở thành sân khấu cho cuộc đấu tranh quyền lực toàn cầu giữa Mỹ và Liên Xô”. Cạnh tranh này đã gây ra những cuộc xung đột thảm khốc mang tính khu vực, với các cuộc chiến tranh uỷ nhiệm (“proxy wars”), như ở Việt Nam và Afghanistan. Cuộc chạy đua vũ khí hạt nhân giữa Mỹ và Liên Xô từng đặt thế giới mấp mé bờ vực đại chiến, trước khi Liên Xô và Mỹ bắt đầu thương lượng về kiểm soát vũ khí chiến lược. Tuy nhiên, theo nhiều nhà quan sát, dù không giúp nhân loại tránh được một Thế chiến thứ ba, nhưng LHQ đã có phần đóng góp. Vào thời điểm căng thẳng cao độ của Chiến tranh Lạnh, LHQ là một diễn đàn để các nước nhỏ ngồi chung bàn với các nước lớn, các nước đối địch có thể chỉ trích nhau. Nhà sử học Chloé Maurel nhận xét : “Có thể nói LHQ là tổ chức dân chủ nhất trong các tổ chức quốc tế. Tổ chức này mang tính phổ quát nhất, nhân loại nhất, bởi vì tại Đại hội đồng, tất cả các nước, dù giàu hay nghèo, đều có một phiếu bầu như nhau. Đặc biệt, từ năm 1960, với việc phi thực dân hoá, nhiều nước mới độc lập gia nhập LHQ. Vào năm đó, có 17 nước châu Phi vừa giành được độc lập đã gia nhập LHQ. Trọng tâm của LHQ giờ đã thay đổi. Kể từ đó, LHQ bao gồm đa số là các nước ngoài phương Tây, ngoài châu Âu. Giờ đây, các thành viên thường trực Hội đồng Bảo an không còn tính chất đại diện khi đa số các thành viên LHQ giờ đây là ngoài phương Tây, là các nước châu Phi, châu Á, Mỹ Latinh.” Bức tường Berlin sụp đổ : Cơ hội vàng bị bỏ lỡ Sự sụp đổ của bức tường Berlin, và sự tan rã của khối Liên Xô được nhiều người ghi nhận như một thời điểm thuận lợi cho việc LHQ trỗi dậy, để đảm đương trách nhiệm thực thi các tôn chỉ của Hiến chương LHQ, gần nửa thế kỷ trước. Nhiều điều kiện đã hội tụ, nhưng bất hạnh thay, LHQ đã không tranh thủ được cơ hội vàng này, theo nhà nghiên cứu Romuald Sciora (Iris) : “Chúng ta vào thời điểm đó đã có được một tổng thống Mỹ George Bush cha, ngược hẳn với tổng thống Bush con, là một người nhiệt thành cổ vũ cho chủ nghĩa đa phương. Không phải chủ yếu vì người khác, mà bởi ông ấy hiểu rằng nếu nước Mỹ siêu cường muốn tiếp tục đóng vai trò kiến thiết trật tự quốc tế trong những thập niên tiếp theo và trong thế kỷ 21, thì chắc chắn Mỹ phải dẫn dắt được chủ nghĩa đa phương. Tổng thống Bush cha vốn là đại sứ Mỹ tại LHQ. Vào thời điểm đó, chúng ta đã có một tổng thư ký mới Boutros-Ghali (1992-1996), mà theo tôi là một người thực sự có tầm nhìn xa trông rộng nhất trong số các tổng thư ký LHQ, cùng với tổng thư ký thứ hai Dag Hammarskjold. Ông đã có nhiều kế hoạch hành động vì hoà bình, an ninh và dân chủ, phát triển… Và chúng ta đã có một Hội đồng Bảo an Liên Hiệp Quốc đầu tiên ở cấp nguyên thủ quốc gia. Hiện tại có thể điều này được cho là bình thường, nhưng vào thời điểm đó, một tổng thống Mỹ ngồi chung một bàn bên lãnh đạo Nga thì thực sự là điều mới. Tóm lại, rất nhiều yếu tố thuận lợi đã có mặt vào thời điểm đó. Tuy nhiên, bất hạnh thay với LHQ, và có một chút mỉa mai ở đây, là tổng thống đảng Dân Chủ đắc cử, ông Bill Clinton, là người không hề có viễn kiến này, không hề ủng hộ chủ nghĩa đa phương chút nào. Chính quyền Clinton hoàn toàn ngoảnh mặt với các vấn đề quốc tế, mặt khác tổng thư ký Boutros-Ghali cũng không được ngoại giao lắm với tổng thống Mỹ. Rút cuộc một xung đột khiến ông Boutros-Ghali phải ra đi vào năm 1996. Vào thời điểm đó, lẽ ra LHQ phải có được một ảnh hưởng chính trị, nhưng rốt cuộc  ảnh hưởng chính trị của LHQ lại suy yếu.” Thế giới “Đơn cực” chuyển sang “Hậu đơn cực”, nguy cơ cáo chung của LHQ Ba thập niên sau khi Chiến tranh lạnh kết thúc, “Trật tự thế giới mới”, với nước Mỹ là siêu cường duy nhất (tức Thế giới đơn cực), mà nhiều người tin tưởng là sẽ được khẳng định vĩnh viễn, với sự toàn thắng của nền dân chủ tự do phương Tây, được coi là mẫu mực đối với toàn nhân loại, giờ đây đang đứng trên bờ vực tan vỡ. Cựu thủ tướng Anh Gordon Brown (2007 – 2010), cũng như không ít người khác, nói thẳng là “trật tự thế giới mới” của 35 năm vừa qua “đang sụp đổ trước mắt chúng ta”. Brian Brivati, giáo sư thỉnh giảng về lịch sử đương đại và nhân quyền tại Đại học Kingston, Anh, thì nói đến tình trạng “một trụ cột của trật tự hậu chiến đang tấn công một trụ cột khác”, khi “người sáng lập hàng đầu của Liên Hiệp Quốc (Mỹ) đang làm suy yếu thể chế này từ bên trong, sử dụng quyền phủ quyết của Hội đồng Bảo an để ngăn chặn hành động (phi pháp, như cuộc chiến của Israel tại Gaza, bị Toà án Hình sự quốc tế kết án, và Đại hội đồng Liên Hợp Quốc lên án), trong khi đồng thời làm cạn kiệt nguồn lực của tổ chức này”. “Sự kết hợp giữa một quốc gia hùng mạnh hành động vô trách nhiệm (Israel) và một siêu cường (Mỹ) vô hiệu hóa các cơ chế giải trình đánh dấu một bước ngoặt toàn cầu… và các cường quốc toàn cầu khác, bao gồm Nga và Trung Quốc, đang tận dụng cơ hội này để vượt ra khỏi hệ thống dựa trên luật lệ của phương Tây” (Xung đột Israel-Iran ‘‘đóng chiếc đinh cuối cùng vào chiếc quan tài của Trật tự thế giới'', France 24, ngày 19/06/2025). Chuyên gia Ian Bremmer, chủ tịch công ty tư vấn về rủi ro toàn cầu Eurasia Group, trong một bài viết trên trang mạng Carnegie.org, nêu bật tình trạng thể chế chủ chốt của trật tự thế giới như Hội đồng Bảo an “không còn phản ánh được thế cân bằng cơ bản của quyền lực toàn cầu”, và chỉ ra ba nguyên nhân chính của tình trạng trật tự toàn cầu bị đe doạ tan vỡ trong thế giới “hậu đơn cực” hiện nay : “Vấn đề cốt lõi mà trật tự toàn cầu phải đối mặt là các thể chế quốc tế chủ chốt của trật tự này — Hội đồng Bảo an Liên Hiệp Quốc, Quỹ Tiền tệ Quốc tế, Ngân hàng Thế giới, v.v. — không còn phản ánh được sự cân bằng cơ bản của quyền lực toàn cầu. Đây là một cuộc suy thoái về địa chính trị, một ‘‘chu kỳ suy thoái'' trong quan hệ quốc tế có thể bắt nguồn từ ba nguyên nhân cơ bản sau đây, theo thứ tự tăng dần về tầm quan trọng. Nguyên nhân đầu tiên là phương Tây đã không thể đưa Nga vào trật tự toàn cầu do Mỹ lãnh đạo sau khi Liên Xô sụp đổ, gây ra sự phẫn nộ và thù địch sâu sắc. Chúng ta có thể tranh luận về việc ai đáng bị chê trách, nhưng hậu quả là không thể phủ nhận: Giờ đây, một cường quốc trước đây đang suy yếu nghiêm trọng là Nga đã chuyển từ một đối tác tiềm năng thành một quốc gia côn đồ nguy hiểm nhất thế giới, quyết làm mất ổn định trật tự do Mỹ lãnh đạo và xây dựng quan hệ đối tác chiến lược quân sự với các tác nhân gây hỗn loạn khác như Bắc Triều Tiên và Iran. Thứ hai là Trung Quốc từng được hội nhập vào trật tự quốc tế — quan trọng là với tư cách là thành viên của Tổ chức Thương mại Thế giới — với giả định rằng hội nhập kinh tế toàn cầu sẽ khuyến khích các lãnh đạo của nước này tự do hóa hệ thống chính trị và trở thành các đối tác toàn cầu có trách nhiệm theo định nghĩa của phương Tây. Thay vào đó, Trung Quốc trở nên hùng mạnh hơn nhiều, nhưng không dân chủ hơn hoặc không ủng hộ nhà nước pháp quyền hơn. Căng thẳng gia tăng, thậm chí là đối đầu, giữa Trung Quốc và phương Tây chính là hậu quả của điều đó. Thứ ba, và có lẽ là hậu quả nghiêm trọng nhất, đó là hàng chục triệu công dân ở chính các nền dân chủ tiên tiến đã kết luận rằng các giá trị toàn cầu mà các nhà lãnh đạo và giới tinh hoa của họ thúc đẩy không còn có lợi cho họ nữa. Bất bình đẳng gia tăng, những thay đổi về nhân khẩu học và sự phát triển đột phá của các công nghệ đã làm xói mòn niềm tin vào các thể chế dân chủ và làm giảm năng lực lãnh đạo toàn cầu của chính các quốc gia này. Không nơi nào điều này có hậu quả nghiêm trọng hơn ở quốc gia vẫn không thể thiếu này, đó là Mỹ, nơi tổng thống Donald Trump vừa nuôi dưỡng vừa lợi dụng làn sóng phản toàn cầu hóa, phản thiết chế này.” “Chủ nghĩa đa phương”, cội nguồn sức mạnh của Liên Hiệp Quốc Trả lời phỏng vấn chương trình “Decryptage” của RFI (bài Chủ nghĩa đa phương khủng hoảng : Tương lai bất định của LHQ), Guillaume Devin, giáo sư danh dự Trường Sciences Po Paris, chuyên về LHQ và chủ nghĩa đa phương, nhấn mạnh đến tính chất không thể thay thế của LHQ trong việc giải quyết xung đột trên thế giới, đặc biệt nhờ “chủ nghĩa đa phương” và các hoạt động đa dạng và quy mô rộng lớn do LHQ tổ chức hoặc tạo điều kiện, nhằm giải quyết các cội rễ sâu xa của các xung đột : “Một trong các lợi thế của chủ nghĩa đa phương là mang lại các diễn đàn, mà ở đó mọi thứ đều có thể. Ở đó có các cuộc thảo luận chính thức, nhưng cũng có các cuộc trò chuyện hành lang, có các cuộc họp đa phương, nhưng cũng có các cuộc tiếp xúc song phương. Các diễn đàn này là không thể thay thế. Nếu chúng biến mất vào ngày mai, tôi nghĩ chúng ta sẽ ngay lập tức buộc phải tái tạo chúng. LHQ cung cấp các không gian cực kỳ quan trọng, các câu lạc bộ tương đối mở, khác hẳn so với các nhóm G7, G20, BRICS, v.v., vốn là những câu lạc bộ rất hạn chế thành phần tham gia… Và tiếp theo đó, Liên Hiệp Quốc không chỉ là những dàn xếp giữa các nước. Quý vị biết, chúng ta thường nói về ba Liên Hiệp Quốc. Đầu tiên là cuộc họp lớn của các quốc gia và các hoạt động liên quốc gia. Thứ hai là tất cả các cơ quan, chương trình và tổ chức chuyên môn của Liên Hiệp Quốc cực kỳ quan trọng, quản lý môi trường, y tế và hành động nhân đạo trên toàn thế giới... Và những điều này liên quan đến giải quyết xung đột. Như phát biểu của tổng thống Brazil, Lula, đòi hỏi phải giảm bất bình đẳng, đòi hỏi phải quản trị tốt hơn, và các cơ quan của Liên Hiệp Quốc đóng góp vào điều đó. Và cuối cùng, Liên Hiệp Quốc thứ ba là Liên Hiệp Quốc của ‘‘các tác nhân phi nhà nước''. Liên Hiệp Quốc là một nam châm thu hút đáng kể, làm tăng trưởng các tác nhân phi nhà nước, giống như Hội Quốc Liên, với tinh thần Geneva sau Thế chiến thứ nhất, từng huy động các hội cứu trợ và những gì mà vào thời điểm đó không được gọi là các tổ chức phi chính phủ, mà là các hiệp hội quốc tế đầu tiên.” Tuy nhiên, chủ nghĩa đa phương, vốn làm nên sức mạnh và sự hữu ích của LHQ, cũng là cơ chế đang đứng trước đe dọa bị hủy diệt trong bối cảnh thế giới hậu đơn cực hiện nay. Cứu vãn chủ nghĩa đa phương là một trong các mục tiêu hàng đầu của Thoả ước vì Tương lai, được các thành viên LHQ thông qua hồi cuối năm ngoái. Một nội dung chính của Thỏa ước này là hướng đến cải tổ triệt để Hội đồng Bảo an. Nghệ thuật kiến tạo hoà bình có thể thay thế cho “nền hoà bình bằng sức mạnh” ? Thế giới “hậu đơn cực” đang bước vào giai đoạn đầy bất định. “Nền hoà bình bằng sức mạnh” đi kèm với chạy đua vũ trang là đang trở thành xu thế từ nhiều năm nay, điều mà nhiều người coi là tất yếu. Trong xu thế này, chủ nghĩa dân tộc, với quan điểm “lợi ích dân tộc” là “trên hết”, là “vĩnh viễn”, đang được thổi bùng lên tại nhiều nơi, tại các nước phát triển cũng như các quốc gia đang trỗi dậy, như giải pháp vạn năng để hoá giải các thách thức. Nỗ lực vì các giá trị chung đang ngày càng bị coi nhẹ, thậm chí bị khinh rẻ, đả kích. Nhưng giá trị không mâu thuẫn với lợi ích. Trở lại với cội nguồn của Liên Hiệp Quốc, định chế quốc tế ra đời ngay trong Thế chiến II, có thể rút ra nhiều bài học thành công và thất bại, về các giá trị nhân bản, chủ nghĩa đa phương trong truyền thống phương Tây đã giúp thúc đẩy sự ra đời của một định chế quốc tế toàn cầu chưa từng có, có sứ mạng bảo vệ hoà bình thế giới như thế nào. Nhiều người đặt hy vọng vào một “chủ nghĩa đa phương mới” (new multilateralism). Nhà chính trị học Pháp Bertrand Badie vừa cho ra mắt cuốn sách mới “Art de la paix” (tạm dịch là ''Nghệ thuật kiến tạo hoà bình”). Trả lời RFI nhân dịp sách ra mắt, Bertrand Badie nhắc lại câu nói của nhà thần học Bắc Phi Thánh Augustino, “hoà bình trước hết đến từ việc thỏa mãn những nhu cầu căn bản của con người, ăn và có nước sạch”. Môi trường, khí hậu là tài sản chung. Khi môi trường, khí hậu bị xâm hại vì các lợi ích cục bộ và ích kỷ, khó có thể nói đến một nền hoà bình bền vững. Bertrand Badie khuyến cáo việc hướng đến xây dựng “những mẫu số chung” của nhân loại, một trật tự toàn cầu mới, nơi tất cả được tôn trọng. Liên Hiệp Quốc có còn hữu ích cho nhân loại hay không trong mục tiêu bảo vệ hoà bình phụ thuộc vào việc nhân loại góp sức ra sao cho nghệ thuật kiến tạo hoà bình, cho chủ nghĩa đa phương, mà Liên Hiệp Quốc đã và đang cung cấp một sân chơi chưa từng có trong lịch sử.

On June 21, the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Political scientist Ian Bremmer explains why President Trump decided to bomb Iran, the risk of a broadening war and what to look for next at this uncertain moment. (This interview, hosted by TED's Helen Walters, was recorded on June 22, 2025.)Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at ted.com/joinLearn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump is looking to finish what the IDF started in Iran, the Big Beautiful Bill kicking up dust in a bare-knuckle battel for a compromise . [00:00:00] Rich Lowry [00:18:26] Doug Collins [00:36:50] John Thune [00:55:14] Ian Bremmer [01:13:38] Karl Rove [01:32:02] Martha MacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down a weekend of deep division in the U.S., as millions protested President Trump and his military parade, and deadly new strikes between Iran and Israel raised fears of a wider regional war in the Middle East. The jury in Karen Read's retrial began deliberations Friday afternoon and will continue Monday. Read is facing three charges in the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, including second-degree murder. Her first trial ended with a hung jury. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced a price cut for its drug, Zepbound, for people who aren't using insurance. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports on the qualifications for the discount and what the cost reduction will be. Artificial intelligence is being used to create realistic video and audio to impersonate people, in some cases looking for love or deceiving companies looking to hire. In a 2024 study, half of the businesses surveyed said they'd experienced AI deepfake fraud. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports. In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud revisits the life-changing world of high school speech and debate, an activity that shaped his own path. He meets the inspiring young voices featured in the new documentary "SPEAK," tackling grief, identity, and advocacy with extraordinary courage. Consumer Reports' deputy editor Brian Vines joins "CBS Mornings" to share the latest sunscreen testing results, including top-rated picks and expert tips to keep you and your family safe in the sun this summer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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President Trump has never been shy about his revolutionary ambitions. In his second term, he's moved aggressively to consolidate power within the executive branch—signing more than 150 executive orders in just over 150 days, sidelining Congress, and pressuring the institutions that were designed to check his authority. His supporters call it common sense. Critics call it dangerous. Either way, it's a fundamental shift in American governance—one that's unlike anything happening in any other major democracy.While Congress has largely collapsed into partisan submission, and the DOJ and other power ministries face political purges, one institution still stands: the courts. In this episode, Ian Bremmer speaks with New York Times Magazine staff writer and Yale Law School's Emily Bazelon about how the judiciary is holding up under pressure, what rulings to watch, and whether the rule of law can survive the Trump revolution.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Emily Bazelon   Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

President Trump has never been shy about his revolutionary ambitions. In his second term, he's moved aggressively to consolidate power within the executive branch—signing more than 150 executive orders in just over 150 days, sidelining Congress, and pressuring the institutions that were designed to check his authority. His supporters call it common sense. Critics call it dangerous. Either way, it's a fundamental shift in American governance—one that's unlike anything happening in any other major democracy.While Congress has largely collapsed into partisan submission, and the DOJ and other power ministries face political purges, one institution still stands: the courts. In this episode, Ian Bremmer speaks with New York Times Magazine staff writer and Yale Law School's Emily Bazelon about how the judiciary is holding up under pressure, what rulings to watch, and whether the rule of law can survive the Trump revolution.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Emily Bazelon   Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Editor's Note: Piers recorded these interviews about Ukraine's peace talks and the Israel-Hamas war earlier this week. We have a blockbuster show on the Israeli strikes on Iran planned for Monday. Ukraine's audacious drone attack on a series of major airbases inside Russia can be construed in different ways - a major humiliation for Putin; a dangerous escalation, or a seismic moment which changes the way we think about war. President Trump is clearly losing patience with Putin, who he now says has “gone crazy,” but continues to hold the cards which allow Ukraine's fight to go on. So, how involved should the US and Europe be in whatever comes next? And for how much longer can Israel continue its increasingly-brutal assault on Gaza? Piers Morgan speaks to American political scientists Ian Bremmer and John Mearsheimer. Piers Morgan Uncensored is proudly independent and supported by: Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/PIERS to meet with a strategist today for FREE OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PIERS at ⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an extraordinary public fight between two billionaires—President Donald Trump, the world's most powerful man, and Elon Musk, the world's richest. On a special bonus episode of the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Semafor co-founder and editor-in-chief Ben Smith to talk about Trump and Musk's messy breakup, what led to the explosive public fallout, and whether there's any chance of reconciliation. Though their feud appears to be cooling down, there's still a lot at stake for both men: namely, Musk's political funding for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms and billions in government contracts and subsidies for his companies, which Trump has threatened to cancel. In the battle between politicians and tech oligarchs, who holds more power? Will President Trump's ability to punish his enemies in consequential ways have long-term consequences for Musk? And how does a fight like this change the nature of political journalism when everything is happening in real time in full view of the public? Smith and Bremmer break down the end of the bromance that has defined President Trump's second term and where the administration's relationship with Silicon Valley goes from here.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Ben Smith Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

It was an extraordinary public fight between two billionaires—President Donald Trump, the world's most powerful man, and Elon Musk, the world's richest. On a special bonus episode of the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Semafor co-founder and editor-in-chief Ben Smith to talk about Trump and Musk's messy breakup, what led to the explosive public fallout, and whether there's any chance of reconciliation. Though their feud appears to be cooling down, there's still a lot at stake for both men: namely, Musk's political funding for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms and billions in government contracts and subsidies for his companies, which Trump has threatened to cancel. In the battle between politicians and tech oligarchs, who holds more power? Will President Trump's ability to punish his enemies in consequential ways have long-term consequences for Musk? And how does a fight like this change the nature of political journalism when everything is happening in real time in full view of the public? Smith and Bremmer break down the end of the bromance that has defined President Trump's second term and where the administration's relationship with Silicon Valley goes from here.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Ben Smith Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

On this week's GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Bonny Lin, director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, for a look at one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the world: the Taiwan Strait. China has been conducting drills around Taiwan for years, but since the current pro-independence president, William Lai, took office in 2024, Beijing has been staging near-daily military exercises near the island–larger, louder, and more aggressive than ever before.Lai has pledged to boost defense spending, strengthen ties with the US, and reduce Taiwan's economic dependence on China. But Lai faces serious political headwinds at home. His party lost its majority in parliament, and he'll have to navigate a deeply divided government to get anything done. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping says reunification with Taiwan is a national priority and has made it clear Beijing won't hesitate to take the island by force if necessary. The stakes are global: A war in the Strait would reshape the world economy, drag in major powers, potentially triggering the deadliest military conflict in the Asia-Pacific since World War II. So how far can China push, and how long can Taiwan hold out, before a crisis becomes inevitable?Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Bonny Lin Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

On this week's GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Bonny Lin, director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, for a look at one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the world: the Taiwan Strait. China has been conducting drills around Taiwan for years, but since the current pro-independence president, William Lai, took office in 2024, Beijing has been staging near-daily military exercises near the island–larger, louder, and more aggressive than ever before.Lai has pledged to boost defense spending, strengthen ties with the US, and reduce Taiwan's economic dependence on China. But Lai faces serious political headwinds at home. His party lost its majority in parliament, and he'll have to navigate a deeply divided government to get anything done. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping says reunification with Taiwan is a national priority and has made it clear Beijing won't hesitate to take the island by force if necessary. The stakes are global: A war in the Strait would reshape the world economy, drag in major powers, potentially triggering the deadliest military conflict in the Asia-Pacific since World War II. So how far can China push, and how long can Taiwan hold out, before a crisis becomes inevitable?Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Bonny Lin Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Ukraine's surprise drone strike deep inside Russia damaged billions of dollars' worth of irreplaceable military aircraft and marks a major milestone in the ongoing conflict. Political scientist Ian Bremmer breaks down how the Ukrainians pulled off the astonishing attack, the risk of nuclear retaliation from Putin and why “asymmetric warfare” is here to stay. (This interview, hosted by TED's Helen Walters, was recorded on June 2, 2025.)Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at https://ted.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Bremmer sits down with Jesuit priest and bestselling author Father James Martin to discuss the unprecedented election of Pope Leo XIV—the first-ever (North) American Pope—and what his leadership could mean for the Catholic Church, American politics, and a divided, secular world. Known for his humility and spiritual depth, Pope Leo has a chance to bridge widening rifts within the Church. “There's a lot of division and anger,” Martin says, “but Pope Leo has the opportunity to build bridges between progressives and traditionalists.”Martin highlights the Pope's early statements on war and migration as signs that his moral leadership will extend beyond Church walls, rooted in a clear Gospel mandate: “When Jesus says, ‘When you welcome the stranger, you welcome me,' that's pretty clear.”The conversation also touches on Martin's advocacy for LGBTQ Catholics, especially the trans community, who he says are “being treated like dirt,” and the enduring legacy of Pope Francis, whose compassion and global engagement still echo in the Vatican. “Francis showed us that the Church is a field hospital,” Martin says.Host: Ian Bremmer Guest: Father James Martin  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Ian Bremmer sits down with Jesuit priest and bestselling author Father James Martin to discuss the unprecedented election of Pope Leo XIV—the first-ever (North) American Pope—and what his leadership could mean for the Catholic Church, American politics, and a divided, secular world. Known for his humility and spiritual depth, Pope Leo has a chance to bridge widening rifts within the Church. “There's a lot of division and anger,” Martin says, “but Pope Leo has the opportunity to build bridges between progressives and traditionalists.”Martin highlights the Pope's early statements on war and migration as signs that his moral leadership will extend beyond Church walls, rooted in a clear Gospel mandate: “When Jesus says, ‘When you welcome the stranger, you welcome me,' that's pretty clear.”The conversation also touches on Martin's advocacy for LGBTQ Catholics, especially the trans community, who he says are “being treated like dirt,” and the enduring legacy of Pope Francis, whose compassion and global engagement still echo in the Vatican. “Francis showed us that the Church is a field hospital,” Martin says.Host: Ian Bremmer Guest: Father James Martin  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

The UK is making its frustration with its ally Israel known today, summoning its ambassador, pausing trade negotiations and sanctioning West Bank settlers. France and Canada also threatened to take "concrete action" against Israel. CNN's Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond joins the show from Tel Aviv.  Also on today's show: Rim Turkmani, Director of Syria Conflict Research Program, LSE; Bonny Lin, Director, China Power Project; Ian Bremmer, President and Founder, Eurasia Group  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much could our relationship with technology change by 2027? In the last few years, new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek have transformed how we think about work, creativity, even intelligence itself. But tech experts are ringing alarm bells that powerful new AI systems that rival human intelligence are being developed faster than regulation, or even our understanding, can keep up with. Should we be worried? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer is joined by Daniel Kokotajlo, a former OpenAI researcher and executive director of the AI Futures Project, to discuss AI 2027—a new report that forecasts AI's progression, where tech companies race to beat each other to develop superintelligent AI systems, and the existential risks ahead if safety rails are ignored. AI 2027 reads like science fiction, but Kokotajlo's team has direct knowledge of current research pipelines. Which is exactly why it's so concerning. How will artificial intelligence transform our world and how do we avoid the most dystopian outcomes? What happens when the line between man and machine disappears altogether? Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Daniel Kokotajlo Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

How much could our relationship with technology change by 2027? In the last few years, new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek have transformed how we think about work, creativity, even intelligence itself. But tech experts are ringing alarm bells that powerful new AI systems that rival human intelligence are being developed faster than regulation, or even our understanding, can keep up with. Should we be worried? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer is joined by Daniel Kokotajlo, a former OpenAI researcher and executive director of the AI Futures Project, to discuss AI 2027—a new report that forecasts AI's progression, where tech companies race to beat each other to develop superintelligent AI systems, and the existential risks ahead if safety rails are ignored. AI 2027 reads like science fiction, but Kokotajlo's team has direct knowledge of current research pipelines. Which is exactly why it's so concerning. How will artificial intelligence transform our world and how do we avoid the most dystopian outcomes? What happens when the line between man and machine disappears altogether? Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Daniel Kokotajlo Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

In the latest episode of the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen to unpack what he calls a constitutional crisis unfolding under the Trump administration. At the center of the conversation is the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father of three who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and remains imprisoned in a maximum-security facility known for human rights abuses. Van Hollen recently traveled to El Salvador to visit Abrego Garcia and pressure local authorities, telling Bremmer, “I asked [them] whether or not El Salvador had any independent basis for holding him. His answer was, ‘No… the Trump administration is paying us money to do so.'”The conversation also turns to broader concerns about America's global posture. Van Hollen argues the administration has gutted the State Department and abandoned U.S. leadership abroad: “What we are witnessing is America in retreat. Our adversaries, like China, are all too happy to fill the vacuum.” He critiques Trump's sweeping tariff policies as chaotic and harmful to small businesses, saying they're driven more by political theater than economic strategy. With due process under threat and American institutions under pressure, Van Hollen calls on Democrats to fight back not just with opposition, but with an alternative vision: “We should point out the betrayal, but also present a plan that helps working people—the people Trump claims to stand for.” Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Chris Van Hollen Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

In the latest episode of the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen to unpack what he calls a constitutional crisis unfolding under the Trump administration. At the center of the conversation is the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father of three who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and remains imprisoned in a maximum-security facility known for human rights abuses. Van Hollen recently traveled to El Salvador to visit Abrego Garcia and pressure local authorities, telling Bremmer, “I asked [them] whether or not El Salvador had any independent basis for holding him. His answer was, ‘No… the Trump administration is paying us money to do so.'”The conversation also turns to broader concerns about America's global posture. Van Hollen argues the administration has gutted the State Department and abandoned U.S. leadership abroad: “What we are witnessing is America in retreat. Our adversaries, like China, are all too happy to fill the vacuum.” He critiques Trump's sweeping tariff policies as chaotic and harmful to small businesses, saying they're driven more by political theater than economic strategy. With due process under threat and American institutions under pressure, Van Hollen calls on Democrats to fight back not just with opposition, but with an alternative vision: “We should point out the betrayal, but also present a plan that helps working people—the people Trump claims to stand for.” Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Chris Van Hollen Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Free speech has become one of the most contentious issues in American politics, but what does it actually mean today? On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with conservative legal scholar Ilya Shapiro of the Manhattan Institute and New York Times free speech reporter Jeremy Peters. They discuss  how free expression is being defined—and challenged—on university campuses and by the Trump administration, particularly when it comes to national immigration policy. “The dynamic of ‘free speech for me but not for thee' is prevalent,” Shapiro warns, pointing to inconsistent enforcement of campus speech rules and a broader “illiberalism” taking hold in higher education.The conversation turns to the Trump administration's aggressive response to Israel/Gaza protests, including efforts to penalize non-citizen students for their political speech. Peters cautions that this approach may violate the very rights the administration claims to defend. “Rather than execute a clean policy to support free speech,” he says, “they're using blunt force to try to deport people who didn't do anything terribly wrong.” The potential legal battles ahead could determine how far the government can go in defining speech as a national security issue—especially for non-citizens.Both guests acknowledge that antisemitism on campus has become a flashpoint, but differ on how it's being addressed. Shapiro argues that while not all anti-Israel sentiment is antisemitic, many protesters are crossing that line: “It's possible to be anti-Zionist without being antisemitic, but it's very rare in my experience.” Peters agrees the issue is complex and evolving, noting that universities “seem much more focused on preventing antisemitism than they were just a year ago.” Together, the guests raise urgent questions about the balance between expression, identity, and institutional responsibility in a sharply divided political landscape.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Ilya Shapiro & Jeremy Peters Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Free speech has become one of the most contentious issues in American politics, but what does it actually mean today? On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with conservative legal scholar Ilya Shapiro of the Manhattan Institute and New York Times free speech reporter Jeremy Peters. They discuss  how free expression is being defined—and challenged—on university campuses and by the Trump administration, particularly when it comes to national immigration policy. “The dynamic of ‘free speech for me but not for thee' is prevalent,” Shapiro warns, pointing to inconsistent enforcement of campus speech rules and a broader “illiberalism” taking hold in higher education.The conversation turns to the Trump administration's aggressive response to Israel/Gaza protests, including efforts to penalize non-citizen students for their political speech. Peters cautions that this approach may violate the very rights the administration claims to defend. “Rather than execute a clean policy to support free speech,” he says, “they're using blunt force to try to deport people who didn't do anything terribly wrong.” The potential legal battles ahead could determine how far the government can go in defining speech as a national security issue—especially for non-citizens.Both guests acknowledge that antisemitism on campus has become a flashpoint, but differ on how it's being addressed. Shapiro argues that while not all anti-Israel sentiment is antisemitic, many protesters are crossing that line: “It's possible to be anti-Zionist without being antisemitic, but it's very rare in my experience.” Peters agrees the issue is complex and evolving, noting that universities “seem much more focused on preventing antisemitism than they were just a year ago.” Together, the guests raise urgent questions about the balance between expression, identity, and institutional responsibility in a sharply divided political landscape.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Ilya Shapiro & Jeremy Peters Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

What is it that Donald Trump ultimately aims to achieve? That question has been on many people's minds ever since Trump came back to power in January. And it's not just the chaos and panic that his transactional approach caused internationally. There are concerns about the rule of law and the future of democracy in the United States itself.   Guest: Ian Bremmer - American political scientist, founder and president of Eurasia Group Článek a další informace najdete na webu Seznam ZprávySledujte nás na sociálních sítích X, Instagram, Threads nebo Bluesky. Náměty a připomínky nám můžete psát na e-mail zaminutusest@sz.cz

It's been an eventful first 100 days for the second Trump administration, which has featured tariff turmoil, shifting foreign policy and the upheaval of prior geopolitical relationships. In this discussion, political scientist Ian Bremmer separates signal from noise in the biggest stories of the day, evaluating the global economy, US-China relations, the future of Ukraine and Europe, immigration and more. (This interview, hosted by TED's Helen Walters, was recorded on April 29, 2025.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been an eventful first 100 days for the second Trump administration, which has featured tariff turmoil, shifting foreign policy and the upheaval of prior geopolitical relationships. In this discussion, political scientist Ian Bremmer separates signal from noise in the biggest stories of the day, evaluating the global economy, US-China relations, the future of Ukraine and Europe, immigration and more. (This interview, hosted by TED's Helen Walters, was recorded on April 29, 2025.)

It's been an eventful first 100 days for the second Trump administration, which has featured tariff turmoil, shifting foreign policy and the upheaval of prior geopolitical relationships. In this discussion, political scientist Ian Bremmer separates signal from noise in the biggest stories of the day, evaluating the global economy, US-China relations, the future of Ukraine and Europe, immigration and more. (This interview, hosted by TED's Helen Walters, was recorded on April 29, 2025.)

It's been 50 years since the fall of Saigon, but the impact of the Vietnam War still reverberates across generations and continents. On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and historian Mai Elliott—two writers whose lives were shaped by the conflict. Nguyen, author of the bestselling book and TV series "The Sympathizer," recounts growing up in a tight-knit refugee community in California, where “melancholy, rage, anger, bitterness, sadness—the whole gamut of emotions” defined the postwar experience. Elliott, who interviewed insurgents during the war, came to see its human cost up close, saying, “I didn't care who won the war by the end of it—I just wanted it to stop.”But the episode is not just about the past. It's also about Vietnam's present—and future. The country has become one of Asia's fastest-growing economies and most strategically important players, carefully navigating a relationship with China and the United States. “If Vietnam gets too close to China, it could lose its country,” Elliott explains. “Too close to the US, and it could lose its regime,” Nguyen adds that while tensions remain between the Vietnamese state and its diaspora, Vietnam's diplomatic pragmatism is rooted in a thousand-year history of resisting Chinese domination while embracing growth opportunities.As Washington and Beijing compete for influence in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is charting its path—one shaped by memory, resilience, and the long shadows of war.Host: Ian Bremmer Guests: Viet Thanh Nguyen and Mai Elliott  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

It's been 50 years since the fall of Saigon, but the impact of the Vietnam War still reverberates across generations and continents. On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and historian Mai Elliott—two writers whose lives were shaped by the conflict. Nguyen, author of the bestselling book and TV series "The Sympathizer," recounts growing up in a tight-knit refugee community in California, where “melancholy, rage, anger, bitterness, sadness—the whole gamut of emotions” defined the postwar experience. Elliott, who interviewed insurgents during the war, came to see its human cost up close, saying, “I didn't care who won the war by the end of it—I just wanted it to stop.”But the episode is not just about the past. It's also about Vietnam's present—and future. The country has become one of Asia's fastest-growing economies and most strategically important players, carefully navigating a relationship with China and the United States. “If Vietnam gets too close to China, it could lose its country,” Elliott explains. “Too close to the US, and it could lose its regime,” Nguyen adds that while tensions remain between the Vietnamese state and its diaspora, Vietnam's diplomatic pragmatism is rooted in a thousand-year history of resisting Chinese domination while embracing growth opportunities.As Washington and Beijing compete for influence in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is charting its path—one shaped by memory, resilience, and the long shadows of war.Host: Ian Bremmer Guests: Viet Thanh Nguyen and Mai Elliott  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Tom Bilyeu hosts renowned political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer, for a high-stakes analysis of today's dramatically changing global order. With Donald Trump's unprecedented tariff moves sending shockwaves through the global economy and AI advancing at blistering speed, Tom enlists Ian's expertise to break down the chaotic landscape and offer insight into where the world is heading. Ian dives deep into the fragmentation of global alliances, the crucial implications of U.S.-China decoupling, and why eroding trust in America's leadership is creating economic and strategic risk on a global scale. Whether you're a business leader, investor, or simply trying to navigate the world, this episode will give you frameworks to stay ahead as major powers reposition their strategies in real time. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Uncertainty in Global Trade Policy 04:12 "Chaos vs. Trade War Consequences" 08:18 China-U.S. Trade War Intensifies 10:25 Decouple Manufacturing from China 13:28 US Strategy: Outcompeting China 18:55 Greatest Capital Allocator: Elon Musk 21:29 Elon Musk: Controversy and Influence 25:15 Embracing Friction for Innovation 28:13 "Disillusionment with Leadership and AI Impact" 29:53 AI's Transformative Impact on Industries 35:51 Trump's Uneven Ukraine-Russia Strategy 37:56 Trump's Advisors on Russia Sanctions 40:35 Putin-Trump Dynamic: Personal vs. Political 43:28 Trump's Tactical Diplomatic Moves 49:39 America's Failure on Immigration Laws 51:02 Follow GZERO Media & Ian Bremmer CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: Sign up for a free 30 day trial at https://audible.com/IMPACTTHEORY  Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Upway: Get $150 OFF any purchase over a thousand when you use code IMPACT at https://upway.co. Thrive Market: ​​Go to https:thrivemarket.com/impact for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! American Alternative Assets: If you're ready to explore gold as part of your investment strategy, call 1-888-615-8047 or go to https://TomGetsGold.com Tech Unheard: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at https://monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year! Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/impact.  DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been almost three months since Trump's inauguration. Political scientist Ian Bremmer joins Preet to discuss the profound and chaotic changes to America and the world, from tariffs, to federal cuts, to deportations—and how foreign and domestic entities, like China and Harvard University, are fighting back.  Plus, Preet answers questions about Trump's alleged insider trading, and how to get money out of our politics. Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.  You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe. Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali Velshi is joined by President and Founder of the Eurasia Group & GZERO Media Ian Bremmer, former Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Fred Hochberg, former Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom Rachel Cohen, Managing Partner of Mark S. Zaid, P.C. Mark Zaid, former Secretary of Treasury Lawrence Summers, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, Senior Associate Dean for Leadership at the Yale School of Management Jeffrey Sonnenfeld & fmr. asst. Chief Negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative J. Nicole Bivens Collinson

What will it take to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine? President Trump is pushing hard for a ceasefire deal, but is Vladimir Putin actually interested in negotiation? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer is joined by former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba for a sober assessment of the war with Russia—and what it will take to end it. Kuleba resigned last year amid a cabinet shuffle, but spent years at the heart of Ukraine's diplomatic fight for survival. As long as Russia believes it can win the war, he says, Putin will never compromise on a meaningful ceasefire deal. That won't change until the Kremlin faces serious pressure from the White House, which so far has seemed to only offer incentives to Moscow, while punishing Kyiv, according to Kuleba. So is Trump ready to get tough on Putin? And what is Ukraine prepared to offer Russia in return to bring the fighting to an end? Bremmer and Kuleba discuss Putin's goals in the war, the Trump administration's negotiation strategy, and what it will take to finally bring peace to Ukraine. Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Dmytro Kuleba Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss Trump's tariffs, U.S.-China tensions, developments in Iran and Ukraine, and America's global standing. Follow Ian, @ianbremmer. Algebra of Happiness: something to be proud of.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For a special edition of the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers to get his economic assessment of President Trump's unprecedented imposition of tariffs, which has sparked an escalating trade war. "I don't see this as a rational way of either pursuing the objective of strengthening US manufacturing or the objective of reducing other countries' trade barriers," Summers tells Bremmer. "This is probably the worst, most consequential, self-inflicted wound in US economic policy since the Second World War."Summers, who was also at one point the President of Harvard University, is especially astonished by the lack of backbone that certain institutions, from universities to law firms, have shown when it comes to standing up against the Trump administration. "History will record of the United States establishment at this moment, that it allowed itself to be especially cowed...If Harvard is not prepared to speak up... it's hard to imagine who will."Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Larry Summers   Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer is joined by the most prominent opposition leader in Venezuela, María Corina Machado.Machado has a long political history as a center-right opposition figure in Venezuela, but she became the de facto leader of that opposition during the presidential election last summer. That's when the regime-friendly electoral council declared Nicolás Maduro the winner, despite widespread allegations of fraud and international condemnation from the US and Europe.But this is more than just a Venezuela story, it's an American one, too. The Biden era saw an unprecedented influx of Venezuelan migrants to sanctuary cities. Under President Trump's administration so far, thousands of Venezuelans have been arrested, and many have already been deported. Some of them, purported gang members, were shipped off to a black hole of a prison in El Salvador. And in recent weeks, Trump has canceled Venezuelan oil licenses and threatened steep sanctions and tariffs on Maduro's regime. Those are moves that Ian's guest today very much supports.Host:  Ian BremmerGuest: María Corina Machado   Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, made his fortune-breaking industries—space, cars, social media—and is now trying to break the government… in the name of fixing it. But what happens when Silicon Valley's ‘move fast and break things' ethos collides with the machinery of federal bureaucracy? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with WIRED Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond to unpack the implications of Musk's deepening role in the Trump administration and what's really behind his push into politics. In a few short weeks, Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has dramatically reshaped the government, slashing budgets, eliminating thousands of jobs, and centralizing vast amounts of government data, all in the name of efficiency. Is this a necessary shake-up or a dangerous consolidation of power? Drummond and Bremmer dig into the political motives behind DOGE, President Trump's close relationship with Musk, and how the tech billionaire's far-right leanings could shape the future of US policy. Can Elon's vision of innovation bring efficiency to Washington, or will it just inject more chaos into the system?Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Katie Drummond  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

On the GZERO World Podcast with Ian Bremmer, we ask The Economist's editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes: Did Wall Street get President Trump wrong?Candidate Trump promised to lower taxes and drastically reduce government regulation. This message resonated as much with Wall Street as it did with Main Street. After surviving, if not thriving, under President Trump's first term in office, the business community no longer feared Trump's unpredictability. They overlooked his fixation on tariffs and his promises of mass deportations. However, the first months of Trump 2.0 have been a time of economic warfare and market volatility. President Trump slapped tariffs on America's largest trading partners and closest allies and began to make good on a promise to deport millions of illegal immigrants. So where is this all heading, and what does it mean for the rest of the world?Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Zanny Minton Beddoes  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Ian Bremmer (political scientist and founder, Eurasia Group and GZERO Media) joins Chris Cuomo to break down how collapsing trust in institutions, the war in Ukraine, and the shifting balance of power between the U.S., China, and Russia are reshaping America's role in the world. They discuss whether U.S. political dysfunction, fueled by Trump's influence, is weakening America's global standing, how authoritarian governments are using misinformation to their advantage, and why economic and political instability are fueling uncertainty worldwide. Bremmer also weighs in on the future of U.S. support for Ukraine, how global alliances are evolving, and whether the U.S. is prepared for the next era of world leadership. Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Join Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.com Support our sponsors: Bamboo Reclaim your time. Check out the free demo at BambooHR.com/freedemo. See for yourself all that BambooHR can do – and how truly affordable it can be too! Cozy Earth Luxury Shouldn't Be Out of Reach. Visit CozyEarth.com/CHRIS and use my exclusive code CHRIS for up to 40% off Cozy Earth's best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. RadioActive Media Learn how you can experience the power of audio marketing by also utilizing the strength of text messaging which can generate and RIO as high as 7 to 1. Text ""CHRIS"" to 511 511 or on the web at radioactivemedia.com Text rates may apply. Select Quote Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at SELECTQUOTE.COM/CHRISC to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Headlines have been swirling as President Trump enters his second month back in office and his policies come into focus. In this urgent, fast-paced conversation, political scientist Ian Bremmer defines what we should pay attention to, digging into a newly fractured US-Europe relationship, the potential future of Ukraine and moves in Gaza, China and within the United States itself. (This interview, hosted by TED's Helen Walters, was recorded on February 24, 2025.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.