Ian Bremmer explains the history and significance of the annual Munich Security Conference, now in its 56th year. The gathering of heads of state and top foreign and security ministers has diffused some political bombs and been the source of stinging barbs as world leaders spar on a global stage and behind closed doors.
On Sunday, Ukraine executed one of the most extraordinary asymmetric operations in modern military history. Using domestically built first-person-view (FPV) drones deployed from deep inside Russian territory, Kyiv launched a coordinated assault against several military airbases as far as eastern Siberia, the border with Mongolia, and the Arctic.
Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the middle class. They’re both earning and spending more, but a cooling job market might slow them down. Will they be able to keep up with the changing economy? Get the latest insights from Bank of America on how Middle America is shaping the economy.
Strong partnerships are shaping the future of Canada’s energy landscape. In a landmark agreement, the Stonlasec8 Alliance, representing 36 First Nations in B.C., will invest $715M for a 12.5% stake in Enbridge’s Westcoast pipeline. Supported by a $400M federal loan guarantee, the deal reflects growing Indigenous collaboration with Enbridge and a greater presence in shaping the nation’s economic future. Enbridge’s Westcoast system transports up to 3.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily, providing safe, secure, and affordable energy across B.C., Alberta, and the US Pacific Northwest. Learn more.
On Ian Bremmer’s World In 60 Seconds: Ian breaks down the rift between President Trump and Elon Musk over Trump’s “big beautiful bill”, Mexico’s democratic backslide, and South Korea's new leadership.
The famed Catalonian club, FC Barcelona, is establishing youth football schools in the Kurdish areas of Iraq and Syria, with the aim of promoting “social cohesion” and stemming radicalization.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks to the crowd during a commemoration ceremony held to mark the first anniversary of the death of former President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage in Tehran, Iran, on May 20, 2025.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected the US proposal for a nuclear deal, but negotiations will continue.
LGBTQ+ rights remain far from equal around the world. As of 2025, only 38 of the 195 countries globally recognize same-sex marriage.