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Mourners follow the coffins of Azerbaijani brothers Huseyn and Ziyaddin Safarov, who died in Russian police custody, to a cemetery in Hacibedelli, Azerbaijan, on July 1, 2025.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: Russia and Azerbaijan tensions rise, Americans hit the road in record numbers, & More

Members of Black Lives Matter protest on the fifth anniversary of the death of Eric Garner, a day after federal prosecutors announced their decision not to prosecute NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo or other officers for charges related to his death, in New York, U.S., July 17, 2019.
Analysis

Eric Garner’s ‘I Can’t Breathe’ and its echo through time

Tomorrow marks 10 years since the tragic death of Eric Garner at the hands of police violence. His death sparked mass protests in New York City and other US cities, significantly influencing the Black Lives Matter movement.

Fallout from riots in France
Quick Take

Fallout from riots in France

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: You've seen massive riots across France over almost a week, the worst in nearly 20 years in France, which is really saying something for that country. Social protest is basically taken as sport and riots are frequent. But even in that context, this has been notable and exceptional. What what sparked it off has nothing to do with extending pensions from 62 to 64.

French riots highlight policing problem
GZERO Europe

French riots highlight policing problem

Does France have a policing problem? What's been the fallout of the coup or the mutiny attempt in Moscow? Carl Bildt, co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations and former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics.

George Floyd Police Reform Bill unlikely to pass Senate
US Politics In 60 Seconds

George Floyd Police Reform Bill unlikely to pass Senate

Eurasia Group's Jon Lieber discusses progress (or lack thereof) of a policing reform bill, Biden's flip-flopping on the refugee cap, and whether or not Washington D.C. will become the 51st state.

A demonstrator gestures as he holds the Nigerian flag during protest against alleged police brutality in Lagos. Reuters
News

Why are young people fed up in Nigeria?

Young protesters against police brutality have taken Nigeria by storm. The movement may have awakened a long-dormant force with the potential to upend Nigerian politics in the future.





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Toronto the next Silicon Valley; AI in policing; NYC Marathon
US & Canada

Toronto the next Silicon Valley; AI in policing; NYC Marathon

Nicholas Thompson, editor-in-chief of WIRED, discusses technology industry news today:

Will Toronto become the next Silicon Valley?

What role should AI play in policing?

The New York City Marathon was just canceled. When will you next feel comfortable running a marathon?


GOP & police reform bill; US public on reopening; Biden's lead on Trump
US Election

GOP & police reform bill; US public on reopening; Biden's lead on Trump

Jon Lieber, managing director for the United States at Eurasia Group, provides his perspective:


What is the status of the federal police reform bill?


Three and a half months into lockdown. Where does the American public stand on reopening?


How durable is Biden's lead over Trump?


Justice for Adama Traoré: Police brutality in France
Video

Justice for Adama Traoré: Police brutality in France

The George Floyd protests in the United States have inspired countries around the world to take a closer look at their own problems with police brutality and racism. In France, thousands have recently taken to the streets to demand justice for Adama Traoré, a Frenchman of African origin who died in police custody in 2016. But how similar are the French and American experiences with policing and racial injustice?

America after George Floyd: Deval Patrick on ending systemic racism
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

America after George Floyd: Deval Patrick on ending systemic racism

The images of George Floyd's death, captured on video and seen around the world, ignited global rage and calls for an end to the systemic racism that has plagued policing in the U.S. since its founding. On the latest episode of GZERO World, Ian Bremmer talks about possible solutions and paths to real change with Deval Patrick, former governor of Massachusetts.