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The US Senate is suddenly in play
by ian bremmer

The US Senate is suddenly in play

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How the Iran war made China stronger
by ian bremmer

How the Iran war made China stronger

Fidel Castro meets with the American parents of the The Bay Of Pigs Prisoners in Havana, Cuba, on March 1, 1963.
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Can Cuba continue to hold off the US?

​Smoke rises after an explosion at the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 17, 2026.
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Iran war jeopardizes Iraq’s momentum

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What's Good Wednesdays

What’s Good Wednesdays™, April 22, 2026

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Preserving presidential history for America’s 250th

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Bank of America is investing in the legacy of leadership — committing $5M to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and conserving 110 presidential portraits at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, so the history of leaders who defined our nation is preserved for generations to come. Learn more here.

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Walmart’s $1 billion investment is strengthening associate careers

Chris, an Army veteran, started his Walmart journey over 25 years ago as an hourly associate. Today, he manages a Distribution Center and serves as a mentor, helping others navigate their own paths to success. At Walmart, associates have the opportunity to take advantage of the pathways, perks, and pay that come with the job — with or without a college degree. In fact, more than 75% of Walmart management started as hourly associates. Learn more about how over 130,000 associates were promoted into roles of greater responsibility and higher pay in FY25.

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Putting AI to work with the building trades

Microsoft and North America’s Building Trades Unions announced an expanded partnership to bring no‑cost AI training to millions of workers in the building trades. The effort reflects a simple idea: the people building the future should also be equipped to thrive in it. The partnership builds on training that has already reached more than 1,500 instructors across 50 states and North America, expanding access through a recognized AI literacy credential on LinkedIn Learning. It also extends to the next generation of skilled professionals through NABTU’s TradesFutures programs in 34 states, helping strengthen workforce pathways as demand for AI infrastructure grows. Read the full blog here.

The teen girl tapped to rule North Korea next
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The teen girl tapped to rule North Korea next

Kim Jong Un is preparing his daughter Kim Ju Ae, reportedly around 12 years old, as a potential successor, something that would break every precedent in the Kim dynasty's 80-year history.

We won a Webby | The Webby Awards | 2026 People's Voice Winner: Social/Comedy | PUPPET REGIME | (images of puppet cast)
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GZERO wins a Webby People's Voice Award for Puppet Regime

GZERO has won the Webby People's Voice Award in the Social - Comedy category for our political satire series Puppet Regime, and our Ian Explains series was named an Honoree in the Social - News & Politics category this year.

Taiwan and the Trump-Xi summit
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Taiwan and the Trump-Xi summit

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer explores why Taiwan is becoming a key issue ahead of the upcoming Trump–Xi meeting.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the National Diet in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.
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Japan loosens arms export restrictions, Hungary’s Magyar shows nationalist streak, Trump looks for new friends in Europe

Tokyo announced on Tuesday that it will remove restrictions on arms exports to countries with which it already has defense agreements, escalating its feud with Beijing.

Hard number: Apple let him Cook
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Hard number: Apple let him Cook

Apple announced that CEO Tim Cook will leave his role at the start of September. He has had a historic run since taking over the company in 2011.

North Korea: The cult that outlasted Stalin and Mao
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North Korea: The cult that outlasted Stalin and Mao

Wall Street Journal Beijing bureau chief Jonathan Cheng argues that North Korea is best understood not as a nation state but as a religious society, built on the most durable personality cult in modern history.

Iran war ceasefire holds … for now | Quick Take
Quick Take

Iran war ceasefire holds … for now | Quick Take

Two months into the Iran war, the shooting has stopped … for now. In Quick Take, Ian Bremmer explains that the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding, with both sides avoiding direct confrontation while continuing to apply pressure in other ways. The US blockade remains in place, and Iran is still disrupting key shipping routes, underscoring just how tenuous the situation really is.

Graphic Truth: Spain’s unique path on immigration
Graphic Truth

Graphic Truth: Spain’s unique path on immigration

While most European countries have tightened their border policies in recent years, Spain is going in the opposite direction.