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Here’s what you missed while you were away
Analysis

Here’s what you missed while you were away

As summer winds down this weekend, here are the geopolitical stories you may have missed while your inbox was on “out of office” — the ones we expect will have the biggest impact this fall.

​US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a bilateral dinner at the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, on July 7, 2025.
Analysis

Is MAGA bailing on Bibi?

The past few days have brought an unusually firm trickle of criticism of Israel from the Trump administration and its allies. Cracks are also emerging within the GOP on its support for the Jewish state.

US travel warnings issued by its closest allies
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US travel warnings issued by its closest allies

Why are some countries issuing travel advisories for visiting the United States? How are the political tensions in Netanyahu's government impacting the war with Hamas? Will public outcry over the arrest of Istanbul's mayor lead to major political reforms or shifts within the Turkish government? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

​U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after speaking to reporters before their meeting at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem on May 22, 2017.
What We're Watching

Is Trump targeting Netanyahu?

President-elect Donald Trump raised eyebrows this week by sharing a video clip on his Truth Social account that shows economist Jeffrey Sachs trashing Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Will offensive Puerto Rico remarks hurt Trump's chances?
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Will offensive Puerto Rico remarks hurt Trump's chances?

With the US election a week away, why do Israelis prefer a Trump presidency? How might the results of the Georgia elections and subsequent protests affect political stability and EU membership prospects? To what extent will Puerto Rico and Latino voters sway the election in Kamala Harris's favor? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Israel's next move
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Israel's next move

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: After Iran’s latest strikes on Israel, all eyes are on how Israel will respond and what role the US will play. Ian Bremmer shares insight on these and more.

a graphical representation of missiles launching from within Iran and a lady in scarf on another side and GZERO WORLD with ian bremmer - the podcast
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

The view from Tehran: Iran's VP Zarif on Israel, Gaza & US complicity in ongoing conflicts

Listen: On this episode of the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif, just before the Nasrallah assassination news broke. They discuss Iran's recent actions during this critical time. In their conversation, Zarif discusses the conflict’s broader regional impact, Iran’s right to self-defense, and its determination that Iran will not fall into Israel’s “trap.”

Biden's exit overshadows Netanyahu's US visit
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Biden's exit overshadows Netanyahu's US visit

How will Biden dropping out of the presidential race overshadow Netanyahu's US visit? Can the China-brokered agreement between Hamas and Fatah help bring Palestinian peace? After a long hot summer of French politics, is the Olympics a rallying moment for Macron? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.