GZERO World usually takes on big global topics that impact multiple countries. This show is different, however, in that it’ll focus on just one: South Africa — a country that once captured world attention when it transitioned from apartheid to modern democracy. But the nation’s long walk to freedom is falling short of what was promised.
In a GZERO Global Stage discussion at the 7th annual Paris Peace Forum, Dr. Comfort Ero, President and CEO of the International Crisis Group, shed light on the increasing elusiveness of global peace amid rising conflicts worldwide. She pointed out a "crisis of peacemaking," noting that comprehensive peace processes and settlements have become rare, with the last significant one being in Colombia in 2016.
Today, around 3.3 billion people live in countries spending more on debt than on essential services like education and healthcare, and governments worldwide are struggling to pay these debts. Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, warns of looming trade wars and faltering financial systems designed to reduce global poverty and promote development. What will it take to get countries back on track? Grynspan shares insights on this, highlighting the roles of the UN General Assembly and the International Monetary Fund in a Global Stage interview with GZERO’s Tony Maciulis on the sidelines of the 7th annual Paris Peace Forum.
Stephen Miller, Thomas D. Homan, and Elise Stefanik are tapped for Trump 2.0
Displaced Palestinians walk in a tent camp amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Nov. 9, 2024.
Global risks are mounting as the next US President and new Congress prepare to navigate a demanding geopolitical agenda, from international trade to energy security and strategic alliances. Corporates and investors are assessing these potential risks and positioning themselves to safeguard growth, maintain flexibility in operations, and hedge against anticipated volatility. Explore how election implications are shaping strategies and priorities with RBC Capital Markets’ Beyond the Ballot.
Shigeru Ishiba skirts defeat, but now faces a slew of economic and geopolitical challenges.
Trump reportedly warned Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine while reminding him of the US military’s significant presence in Europe.
Taiwan's then-Vice President William Lai at a news conference in Taipei, in January 2023.
Taiwan’s leaders know that President-elect Donald Trump expects US allies to act as clients, not dependents. For Taiwan’s government, that means making clear that it intends to invest heavily in the country’s security.
The 7th annual Paris Peace Forum is getting underway, convening diplomats, academics, and private sector leaders tasked with finding solutions to mounting global crises before conflicts erupt. GZERO’s Tony Maciulis interviewed Justin Vaisse, the organization’s founder and Director General. Top of mind for Vaisse, of course, was Trump’s election and what it means for Europe.