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Trump’s ineffective pressure campaign on Iran and China
Quick Take

Trump’s ineffective pressure campaign on Iran and China

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer argues that the war in Iran has exposed the limits of President Trump’s strategy of using maximum pressure to force adversaries into concessions.

What Josh Shapiro wants the Democrats to learn from Pennsylvania
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

What Josh Shapiro wants the Democrats to learn from Pennsylvania

From trade and tariffs to AI, Iran, and the future of the Democratic Party, Josh Shapiro argues that Americans are looking for something increasingly rare in politics: competent government that delivers results.

The false Thucydides trap?
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The false Thucydides trap?

At the 2026 US Canada Summit in Toronto, hosted by Eurasia Group and RBC, Ian Bremmer breaks down the idea of a US-China “Thucydides Trap,” where rising and dominant powers collide.

Has America failed in the Middle East? Josh Shapiro thinks so
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Has America failed in the Middle East? Josh Shapiro thinks so

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says Trump's Iran war has made America weaker, more isolated, and no closer to a lasting solution in the Middle East.

Is Russia the biggest geopolitical tail risk today?
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Is Russia the biggest geopolitical tail risk today?

What is the biggest geopolitical tail risk today? At the 2026 US-Canada Summit, hosted by Eurasia Group and RBC in Toronto, Ian Bremmer assesses the geopolitical risks shaping an increasingly volatile global landscape.

The most political World Cup ever?
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The most political World Cup ever?

The World Cup is the world's biggest sporting event, and one of its most political. Simon Kuper explains what the tournament reveals about power, identity, and the state of the world.

The Wolrd Cup 2026 kicks off in North America
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

World Cup politics, with the Financial Times' Simon Kuper

The World Cup is the planet's biggest sporting event, and the most political one. This year, it will also be the most profitable spectacle of all time.

Why FIFA is the most powerful organization in sports
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Why FIFA is the most powerful organization in sports

FIFA runs the world's most popular sporting event. Simon Kuper explains why it remains one of the world's least accountable organizations.

Americans are losing faith in the Supreme Court
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Americans are losing faith in the Supreme Court

Public trust in the Supreme Court is falling. Emily Bazelon explains why and what it means for American democracy.

US Supreme Court cases that could change the presidency
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

US Supreme Court cases that could change the presidency

Birthright citizenship, redistricting and control of independent agencies: Emily Bazelon looks at the recent and upcoming Supreme Court cases that could reshape executive power.