covid relief

UK’s new COVID strain problematic but economic pain is a greater risk

UK’s new COVID strain problematic but economic pain is a greater risk

Ian Bremmer discusses the World In (more than) 60 Seconds:

Number one, what's the story with the new COVID strain in Britain? Okay, next question. Did Aleksei Navalny really prank his poisoner? Did you see the Christmas Star?

Leading health journalist Laurie Garrett on COVID lessons learned from Japan

Leading health journalist Laurie Garrett on COVID lessons learned from Japan

When it comes to preparedness for this global crisis, Japan had a key advantage—a universal healthcare system that provides medical attention to all at no or low cost to the patient. But there were other cultural and institutional factors at play, as Pulitzer Prize-winning health journalist Laurie Garrett explains. The video is part of a limited "Japan in 60 Seconds" series produced in partnership with the Consulate General of Japan.
This video is sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan.

Biden's controversial Defense pick may need bipartisan support

US Politics In 60 Seconds

Biden's controversial Defense pick may need bipartisan support

Jon Lieber, Managing Director of the United States for the Eurasia Group, shares his insights on US politics this week:
Why is Biden's nomination of Lloyd Austin for Secretary of Defense controversial? Any update with the new stimulus package?

Barrett hearing reflects Supreme Court polarization; predicting US voter turnout

US Politics In 60 Seconds

Barrett hearing reflects Supreme Court polarization; predicting US voter turnout

Jon Lieber, who leads Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, offers insights on the latest in US politics:
What has been most revealing to you about the Amy Coney Barrett hearing so far? Will we get a COVID stimulus bill before the election? What do you predict voter turnout will be in this election when all is said and done?

Unity against COVID: Economic relief & success of the EU’s pandemic response (so far)

GZERO World Clips

Unity against COVID: Economic relief & success of the EU’s pandemic response (so far)

How was it that after decades of infighting, European nations were able to come together so quickly on an economic pandemic relief package? "I'm tempted to say because of COVID-19…because the triggering factor for the crisis was not the banks…not the bad behavior of some policy-makers somewhere in the region. It was actually this teeny tiny little virus..." European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde tells Ian Bremmer how a microscopic virus spurred the greatest show of international unity in years.

Podcast: Christine Lagarde is leading Europe’s united economic pandemic response

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Podcast: Christine Lagarde is leading Europe’s united economic pandemic response

Listen: The coronavirus pandemic threatened to bring Europe's economy to its knees. Then something remarkable happened: 27 member states came together. On the latest episode of the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer podcast is the woman at the heart of that response, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. She'll explain how European nations were able to overcome political divisions and act quickly to prevent an all-out economic catastrophe on the continent.