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Could US & Israeli elections reshape the Middle East?
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Could US & Israeli elections reshape the Middle East?

With Israel and the US heading to the polls, could elections change the course of the Middle East’s conflicts? Brett McGurk joins Ian Bremmer to discuss the Iran war, escalating Houthi attacks, and whether Washington has a strategy to contain the turmoil.

Middle East elections and escalation, with Brett McGurk
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Middle East elections and escalation, with Brett McGurk

Can Washington turn military pressure into a diplomatic strategy? Brett McGurk joins Ian Bremmer on the GZERO World podcast to discuss the Iran war, Houthi attacks, and how elections in Israel and the US could reshape the region.

What would Netanyahu's electoral defeat mean for the Middle East?
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What would Netanyahu's electoral defeat mean for the Middle East?

Could replacing Benjamin Netanyahu change Israel’s direction? Brett McGurk explains why a government led by Gadi Eisenkot would likely maintain Israel’s security doctrine while taking a different approach to the West Bank.

How Houthi attacks are testing Saudi Arabia's defenses
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How Houthi attacks are testing Saudi Arabia's defenses

In this ‘ask ian,’ Ian Bremmer explains how the US blockade of Iran and Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia are driving disruptions of global energy and shipping across the Middle East.

How Hamas has held onto power in Gaza
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How Hamas has held onto power in Gaza

Hamas has been severely weakened militarily, but it still maintains a tight grip on Gaza.

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Three years after October 7, with Aaron David Miller

Three years after October 7, Gaza remains locked in conflict, Israel is heading into a pivotal election, and its relationship with the US is under growing strain.

Three years on, Gaza remains in limbo
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Three years on, Gaza remains in limbo

Three years after October 7, Gaza remains divided, impoverished, and without a clear path forward.

How October 7 changed the Middle East, three years on
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

How October 7 changed the Middle East, three years on

Three years after the October 7 attacks, the Middle East looks very different, and Gaza remains without a clear path forward. Hamas retains influence despite being severely weakened militarily, while millions of Palestinians continue to face difficult humanitarian conditions. Former top diplomat Aaron David Miller joins Ian Bremmer to examine what comes next for Israel and the Middle East.

Three years after 10/7, Israel looks backward and forward
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Three years after 10/7, Israel looks backward and forward

Ian Bremmer reflects on the third anniversary of 10/7.

The enduring legacy of 9/11, with former Defense Secretary Mark Esper
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

The enduring legacy of 9/11, with former Defense Secretary Mark Esper

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper reflects on 25 years since 9/11, the lessons of America’s forever wars, and the biggest threats to US national security today