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Ian Bremmer

Ian Bremmer

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Ian Bremmer, Founder and President of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, is a member of the Executive Committee of the UN High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence.

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  1. The Global Power Vacuum Comes to Syria
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    The Global Power Vacuum Comes to Syria

    Dec 6, 2024 Ian Bremmer explains how external dynamics led to renewed fighting in the country's 13-year-long civil war.

  2. What Donald Trump’s Return Means for the World
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    What Donald Trump’s Return Means for the World

    Nov 12, 2024 Ian Bremmer explains why a second “America First” presidency could play out much differently than the first.

  3. AI Is a Rare Bright Spot for Global Governance
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    AI Is a Rare Bright Spot for Global Governance

    Oct 9, 2024 Ian Bremmer & Marietje Schaake herald a new global compact that aims to manage the technology’s risks and unlock its potential.

  4. Climate Security and Geopolitics
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    Climate Security and Geopolitics

    Sep 9, 2024 Ian Bremmer considers the international political dynamics of current energy, trade, and environmental policies.

  5. What Is Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy?
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    What Is Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy?

    Sep 5, 2024 Ian Bremmer considers how the Democratic presidential nominees' views compare to Joe Biden's.

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    What Trump’s Return Means for Africa

    Adekeye Adebajo expects a continuation of America's longstanding attitude of benign neglect toward the continent.
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    The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

    Chelsea Hodgkins lambasts a corporate-led voluntary global standard that would harm communities and pose risks for automakers.
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    A Baseline Scenario for the Global Economy in 2025

    Mohamed A. El-Erian

    In 2024, global geopolitics and national politics have undergone considerable upheaval, and the world economy has both significant weaknesses, including Europe and China, and notable bright spots, especially the US. In the coming year, the range of possible outcomes will broaden further.

    offers his predictions for the new year while acknowledging that the range of possible outcomes is widening.
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    A New Deal for Developing Countries

    William Ruto explains what climate-vulnerable Africa will need to strengthen their resilience and sustain economic growth.
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    Good Growth Requires Getting Public-Private Partnerships Right

    Mariana Mazzucato worries that a recently unveiled industrial strategy is not structured properly.
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    American Idiots

    J. Bradford DeLong considers the implications of Donald Trump and friends' effort to orchestrate an unnecessary government shutdown.
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    Putin’s Setbacks Are Cold Comfort for Europe

    Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Russia's loss in Syria and Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House.
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    Gender Apartheid Is a Crime Against Humanity

    Gordon Brown urges global policymakers to address the Afghan regime’s egregious violations of women and girls' rights.
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    The US Economy’s Trust Deficit

    Michael Spence considers the causes and consequences of Americans’ declining faith in media and government.

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