GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
The State of Europe is Strong(ish) with Carl Bildt

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"I believe that when history is written on the Crimean conflict, it will be seen as a defeat for Russia."
Carl Bildt, former Swedish Prime Minister and champion of a united Europe, does not mince words when it comes to Vladimir Putin. But when it comes to the state of the European Union today, he is as upbeat as a Swede can be.
In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer examines the second week of the US-Israel war with Iran and warns that the conflict risks spiraling into a longer and more destabilizing situation.
What might Iran look like a year from now? Ian Bremmer and Brooking’s Thomas Wright discuss possible outcomes.
Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, on March 6, 2026.
The Lebanese militant group’s strikes against Israel on Monday appear to have given the Israelis the pretext to launch a massive counter-attack, with the ultimate aim being to disarm the Iran-backed group once and for all.
Disruptions to a key Gulf waterway in the Iran conflict aren't just threatening the world’s oil and gas supplies; they could also cause a food security crisis.