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​Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27, 2025.
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Hard Numbers: Bank of Canada slashes staff, US flights grounded by shutdown, Mexico’s president groped in viral incident, Japan targets ursine enemies

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And the (geopolitical) Oscar goes to …

Here are our picks for a few of the best performances of the past 12 months.

Romney: "We're not as militarily ready as we would like" in the Pacific
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Romney: "We're not as militarily ready as we would like" in the Pacific

As the the US military bolsters its presence in the Pacific with a new military base – its first in 70 years – on the island of Guam, Utah Senator Mitt Romney gets candid with Ian Bremmer in an exclusive GZERO World interview.

Five concessions McCarthy made to become House speaker
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Five concessions McCarthy made to become House speaker

What did Kevin McCarthy have to promise to become the Speaker of the House? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, DC shares his perspective on US politics:

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) wields the gavel as she presides over the first impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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What We’re Watching: Pelosi’s farewell, #RIPTwitter, Malaysian vote, Iranian rage, UK austerity

Pelosi takes a final bow, the fate of an endangered bluebird, Malaysia’s election head-scratcher, rage fuels Iran protests, Britain braces for economic hardship

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Will a GOP House speaker be able to control an unruly caucus?

The two most recent Republican House speakers were forced into early retirement due to ugly internal party politics. Kevin McCarthy might be next.

Who cares if Elon Musk bought Twitter?
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Who cares if Elon Musk bought Twitter?

Might Congress take actions against members of Congress who play down threats for political reasons? How long can China continue its zero-COVID policy? Elon officially owns Twitter. How is it sinking in? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on a backdrop of a map of Taiwan.
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Biden’s “new” Taiwan policy: strategic clarity or confusion?

President Biden now says the US would defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion. Okay, nothing new here, right? Not exactly.

At the Beijing shore, China’s leaders muse Taiwan
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At the Beijing shore, China’s leaders muse Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to the island upended the ruling Communist Party's annual summer retreat.

Pelosi’s Taiwan trip is a gift to China
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Pelosi’s Taiwan trip is a gift to China

The visit was a rare opportunity for China to shift the balance of power in its favor without risking an escalatory response from the U.S. and its allies.