As many of the world’s political and economic leaders gather at Davos, two big global trends are shaping the world they are there to discuss. First, the US under Donald Trump is stepping away from its traditional role as advocate and guarantor of “globalization.” Second, the balance of economic power continues to shift towards developing economies that are asserting their interests more boldly. Who contributes most to global growth now?
In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer breaks down the high-stakes dynamics around the Strait of Hormuz as Iran tightens control.
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Delcy Rodríguez, the long-time Venezuelan regime insider who took over after the United States abducted her boss Nicolás Maduro in January, had been under US sanctions since 2018.
