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Soldiers of the seven newest NATO members parade during a ceremony marking the expansion of NATO's membership from 19 countries to 26 at the alliance headquarters in Brussels April 2, 2004. NATO foreign ministers participated in an event marking the formal accession of the seven newest members, Bulgaria, Estonia Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slonevia.
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NATO turns 75. Will it make it to 80?

Seventy-five years ago today, 12 leaders from the US, Canada, and Western Europe signed the North Atlantic Treaty, creating the world’s most powerful military alliance: NATO

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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Europe's energy future: Perspective from Norway's PM Jonas Støre

Listen: In the latest episode of the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer discusses the critical themes of energy security and geopolitical stability in Europe amidst ongoing global challenges with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson speaks during a press conference at the government headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, February 26, 2024.
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Sweden joins NATO: what has the alliance gained?

On Monday, after stalling for 19 months, Hungary voted in favor of Sweden joining NATO. The vote completes the alliance’s Nordic expansion in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Two years of war in Ukraine: Power players at the Munich Security Conference weigh in

Listen: It’s been two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While Ukrainians remain steadfast in their fight, political battles and crisis fatigue in the US and EU make a victory much more elusive. Does Ukraine have any chance of winning in this environment? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoanǎ and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

NATO membership for Ukraine?
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NATO membership for Ukraine?

Sweden will join NATO. Is Ukraine next? Is Taiwan readying itself for an invasion by conducting its biggest evacuation drills in years? Elon vs. Zuck. Thoughts? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Biden attends NATO Summit
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Biden attends NATO Summit

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: The big news is coming from NATO, the summit that will start within a day in Vilnius. Heads of state from all the key NATO countries, including of course President Biden. And the big topic will be Ukraine. Not the only one big question about Sweden, whether or not they're joining NATO or not. Erdogan can always decide to change his mind and cut a deal at the last minute. But the big news is what's going to happen with Ukraine, with continued military support for Ukraine that we still see expanding pretty much every week. And all, both in terms of the amount and also the types of armaments, and I'll get into that in a moment.

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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Podcast: NATO’s Russia problem: the increasing danger of military confrontation between nuclear powers

Listen: As tensions between Russia and NATO continue to escalate, the world is once again on the brink of a potential nuclear confrontation. On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Ivo Daalder, former US Ambassador to NATO and current President of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, to discuss the complex geopolitical landscape and the challenges faced by nations caught between Russia and the West.

Is NATO expansion bad for Russia?
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Is NATO expansion bad for Russia?

It certainly seems that way, wouldn’t you say? Well, let’s consider a few perspectives.