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Ian Bremmer is a political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, a leading political risk research and consulting firm, and GZERO Media, a global affairs media company. He is also a Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and the author of several books, including, “The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats – and Our Response – Will Change the World”.
He explains:
◼️Why the US has become the biggest driver of global instability
◼️How China is quietly winning the long-term power and resources game
◼️The AI threat that could hack banks, infrastructure, and entire economies
◼️Why millions of jobs could disappear and trigger political backlash
◼️How collapsing global leadership is creating a dangerous “G-Zero” world
00:00 Intro
02:04 The Report Warning of 2026’s Biggest Global Threats
07:04 Are We Watching International Cooperation Collapse in Real Time?
10:25 The Real Motive Behind Trump’s Most Controversial Moves
12:54 The Hidden Forces Driving the Iran War
19:12 The Critical Mistake That Escalated the Iran Conflict
20:38 Who Really Holds Power Inside Iran?
22:42 Why the U.S. Blocked the Strait of Hormuz—and What It Triggered
27:42 How the Lebanon–Iran War Spiral Began
29:36 What Could Have Prevented This Crisis From Unfolding?
32:00 The Unexpected Shifts in the Middle East
35:27 The Real Impact of Trump’s Impulse-Driven Decisions
41:01 The Path That Could Change Everything
45:21 Russia and China’s Calculated Response to the Iran War
48:19 What Europe Got Wrong – and Why It Matters Now
52:08 China’s Long-Term Strategy: Where Does It Leave America?
58:08 A Brief Break—But What Comes Next Matters More
01:00:14 I Predicted 2025—Here’s What’s Coming Next
01:04:31 Why AI Could Trigger a Global Economic Shock
01:06:28 The Unseen Workforce Powering AI’s Rise
01:10:13 Rising Public Anger: Why Elites and AI Leaders Are Under Fire
01:14:57 Is Universal Basic Income Becoming Inevitable?
01:16:22 The Growing Problems Big Tech Can’t Solve
01:22:42 Can the Tech Oligarchy Actually Be Stopped?
01:28:14 Is a True “Utopia” Possible?
01:34:55 Why Public Service Matters More Than Ever Today
01:38:07 At the End of Life: What Will Your Choices Really Mean?
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