In this episode of “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer breaks down Europe’s political turmoil, from leadership crises in the UK and France to growing anti-establishment sentiment across the continent.
Ian argues that weak leaders, sluggish growth, and fiscal constraints are fueling voter frustration, but that doesn’t mean Europe is collapsing. “Europe is not falling apart,” he says, pointing to growing unity around defense, security, and shared policy goals.
Ian explains how Russia’s war in Ukraine and growing uncertainty around US support are pushing Europeans toward deeper integration, while Ukraine itself is emerging as a strategic asset through its military strength and innovation.
He also explores why Europe’s social model may prove more resilient than the US in an AI-driven future, where identity and belonging may become less tied to work and income.
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In this 'ask ian,' Ian Bremmer takes a look at the issues that drove the "blue wave" in the 2026 US midterms and how Democrats winning control of the House and Senate represents a repudiation of President Donald Trump’s governing record.
In the end, the long-predicted “blue wave” turned into a tsunami as the Democrats, harnessing widespread frustrations over high living costs, opposition to the war in Iran, and misgivings about Trump’s deportation policies, swept back to power on Capitol Hill.
Last night’s wins were not only pivotal, but also broke multiple glass ceilings in American politics.