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​U.S. and Saudi flags flutter along a highway of Riyadh
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What We're Watching

Trump tacks on addition to Saudi deal, Japan worries about nuclear liability, Modi responds to the cockroach infestation

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Russian President Vladimir Putin
Analysis

Is Putin still Soviet? Wrong question

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 18, 2026.
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by ian bremmer

The US-Iran ceasefire is over. What’s next?

Graphic Truth: The US trade deficit with China, from zero to now
Luisa Vieira
GZERO North

Graphic Truth: The US trade deficit with China, from zero to now

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by ian bremmer

Trump’s midterm play, Iran’s ticking clock, Ukraine’s edge, and more: Your questions, answered

Can Hezbollah really be disarmed?
GZERO World Clips

Can Hezbollah really be disarmed?

Hezbollah is weaker than it was a year ago, but that doesn't mean it will disappear. Kim Ghattas explains why disarming the group will take years, and why a stronger Lebanese state, not another war, offers the best path forward.

What's Good Wednesdays

What’s Good Wednesday: July 22, 2026

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Invested in America's past, present, and future

As America celebrates 250 years, Bank of America is proud to honor our shared history. Discover our commitment.

Where is the world’s oldest head of state?
Hard Numbers

Where is the world’s oldest head of state?

It’s not the first time Paul Biya’s absence has sparked rumors...

UK’s new prime minister faces an uphill battle
GZERO Europe

UK’s new prime minister faces an uphill battle

In this episode of GZERO Europe, Carl Bildt examines the United Kingdom’s political shake-up following the appointment of Andy Burnham as the country’s seventh prime minister in a decade.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Resolute Desk
Analysis

The new US tariffs on Brazil aren’t about Brazil

What, exactly, is the Trump administration thinking? A well-worn question finds fresh fodder this week as the White House prepares to impose a sweeping new set of tariffs on Brazil. Again.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega speaks to supporters with his wife
What We're Watching

Nicaraguan leader wants to abolish elections, The Odyssey reignites territorial dispute, Hamas names a new leader

“There will never be elections here again,” Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proclaimed on Sunday.

Why AI needs a global referee
ask ian

Why AI needs a global referee

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer argues that the debate over whether the United States or China will lead artificial intelligence is overshadowing a more important question: who will govern a technology advancing faster than governments can regulate?

Hard number: Clemency denied
Hard Numbers

Hard number: Clemency denied

Earlier this month, the Trump administration had suggested it might mark America’s 250th birthday by granting clemency to hundreds of people. Instead, it issued 11 pardons in early July, including to people convicted of environmental crimes and a political donor, while denying clemency to thousands of other applicants.

Scenic photograph of mountains during sunset
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Microsoft’s 2026 Environmental Sustainability Report

Microsoft released its 2026 Environmental Sustainability Report, outlining how the company is advancing its environmental commitments while expanding the infrastructure needed to support AI growth. The report highlights progress across energy, water, waste, and ecosystem goals, including matching 100% of annual global electricity consumption with renewable energy and achieving net positive water replenishment. Read the full report here.

Mounting pressure between US and Iran with no end in sight
Quick Take

Mounting pressure between US and Iran with no end in sight

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer argues that the war between the United States and Iran has entered a more dangerous phase, with both sides demonstrating they can sustain military and economic pressure without forcing the other to back down. The question is, will this standoff bring them back to the table before the conflict escalates further?