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Lula on a tightrope riding a unicycle while juggling balls with the flags of China, Russia, the US, and the Europe
by ian bremmer

Lula’s balancing act

Lula's hedging approach might tick off the West, but it resonates deeply with most developing countries.

Cutouts of Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron, and Joe Biden on a popular meme
by ian bremmer

Macron’s Taiwan remarks are a big win for China

Much like his repeated attempts to engage Vladimir Putin riled many in the US and Ukraine, these comments prompted sharp criticism on both sides of the Atlantic.

Backlash from Macron's China visit
Quick Take

Backlash from Macron's China visit

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: French President Emmanuel Macron is in the news again this week. This time, it's what he's saying on the international stage on a trip to China with Ursula von der Leyen. It's both a call for Europe to be less dependent on the United States, at the same time that France is in Beijing trying to increase their dependence on China, saying that the EU should not be involved in conflicts where it is not a direct party and mentioning Taiwan specifically.