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US plan to divide the world’s AI alliances?
Quick Take

US plan to divide the world’s AI alliances?

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer asks whether the United States should be pushing countries to choose between American and Chinese technology as the AI race accelerates.

Mexico’s newest export boom
Hard Numbers

Mexico’s newest export boom

For decades, cars dominated trade, but computer servers have taken the top spot.

Ambassador Shea on AI risks, US-China ties and Lebanon
UN General Assembly

Ambassador Shea on AI risks, US-China ties and Lebanon

On the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York at GZERO and Microsoft's innagural Global Stage Cafe, Ambassador Dorothy Shea, who previously served as US chargé d'affaires and acting representative to the United Nations, sits down with Tony Maciulis to unpack the debate over AI regulation, US-China relations and Lebanon's security future.

Is the US-China relationship reaching a breaking point?
Quick Take

Is the US-China relationship reaching a breaking point?

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer examines the stability of US-China relations and why he believes the period of relative calm between the two countries may be coming to an end.

​U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a welcoming ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: China increases its trade leverage, Modi and Starmer meet, US undercuts Canada’s auto industry

China has implemented broad new restrictions on exports of rare earth and other critical minerals vital for semiconductors, the auto industry, and military technology, of which it controls 70% of the global supply.

Is American capitalism still capitalism?
Quick Take

Is American capitalism still capitalism?

In this episode of Ian Bremmer’s Quick Take, Ian explores the state of capitalism in the United States.

Crowds gather in Times Square to celebrate the surrender of Japan, V-J Day, New York City, New York, USA, U.S. Army Signal Corps, August 15, 1945
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: 80th anniversary of V-J day, Trump wants a stake in Intel, ICE eyes detention expansion, South Korean producers win “Baby Shark” lawsuit

FFM Mogami at the Yokosuka Naval Base on April 8, 2025.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: Japan wins huge Oz carrier contract, Migrant boat sinks off Yemen, US to require bonds from visa-seekers, Taiwan arrests chip snoops

​A demonstrator burns mock dollar bills in front of the United States Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, on August 1, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Another US tariff announcement, El Salvador leader can now rule indefinitely, Indonesian president pardons opponents

US President Donald Trump slapped new tariffs on 92 countries, including key allies. Canada, the US’s number two trade partner, was hit with a 35% rate.

The US, China, and the critical minerals question
Quick Take

The US, China, and the critical minerals question

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer analyzes a significant shift in US–China relations: Donald Trump’s decision to ease key technology restrictions on Beijing in an effort to secure access to critical minerals.

Shipping containers from China are seen at the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro, California, U.S., May 1, 2025.
What We're Watching

Trump says he might back off on China tariffs – but Beijing holds firm

With US-China trade grinding to a halt, President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he would lower the 145% tariff imposed on China “at some point.”