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US sanctions on Russia don't hit hard; Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty
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US sanctions on Russia don't hit hard; Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty

Ian Bremmer discusses the World In (a little over) 60 Seconds: The Biden administration announced its first sanctions. How will it affect US-Russia relations? Myanmar's protests are getting more violent. Will it get worse and how will end? What's the story with former French President Nicholas Sarkozy going to jail?

Myanmar military unlikely to back down; challenges for the new US ambassador to the UN
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Myanmar military unlikely to back down; challenges for the new US ambassador to the UN

Ian Bremmer shares his perspective on global politics this week: With protests growing, where does that leave the Myanmar coup? What challenges are ahead for the new US ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield? Are Putin and Lukashenko best friends now?

What We’re Watching: Suu Kyi charged, Draghi back in Italy, Russian jabs for Ukraine separatists
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What We’re Watching: Suu Kyi charged, Draghi back in Italy, Russian jabs for (some) Ukrainians

Myanmar junta charges Suu Kyi: Days after taking over in a coup, the newly minted military rulers in Myanmar have slapped Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's recently deposed de facto leader, with a flurry of frivolous charges.

Quick Take: Myanmar’s military coup is nothing like the US insurrection
Quick Take

Quick Take: Myanmar’s military coup is nothing like the US insurrection

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: I thought we would actually discuss Myanmar, because it's not generally something in the news. And yet just this weekend, we had a successful military coup and immediately of course you see Americans say, "Hey, that's just like what happened in the United States, could have been us." And the answer is no, no.

Myanmar generals turn back the clock
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Myanmar generals turn back the clock

Five years after restoring democracy, the military is back in power in Myanmar. How did we get here, why was the democratic experiment so short-lived, and what happens next?





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