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Winners and losers of the Iran war, with Kori Schake
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Winners and losers of the Iran war, with Kori Schake

Three months into the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz is in a standoff and the geopolitical fallout is spreading fast. Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute breaks down with Ian Bremmer what the conflict means for US power and the ambitions of Russia and China.

Why Trump can't find the exit ramp in Iran
Ian Explains

Why Trump can't find the exit ramp in Iran

The Iran war is entering its third month with no clear exit. What does the standoff mean for the US, Russia, and China? Ian explains.

Hard number: Seeking owners
Hard Numbers

Hard number: Seeking owners

A Parisian gallery is looking to find the original owners of artworks that were likely stolen by the Nazis during World War II.

Why the US-China summit changed very little
Quick Take

Why the US-China summit changed very little

Ian Bremmer breaks down the high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing, one of the most consequential meetings between the two leaders in years, but one that produced remarkably few concrete outcomes.

You vs. the News collage
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You vs. the News: A Weekly News Quiz - May 15, 2026

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

Saudi Arabia's MBS shaking hands with the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Analysis

The Gulf rift gets ugly

To understand the deepening rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, following the UAE's exit from OPEC, GZERO spoke with Gulf expert Firas Maksad. He breaks down the tensions between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh and what "OPEC-xit" means for the region.

​US President Donald Trump arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, China, on May 13, 2026.
by ian bremmer

What to watch for at the Trump-Xi summit

Xi Jinping will welcome Donald Trump with lots of pomp and circumstance. The summit, though, will be short on substance.

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The momentum behind women’s sports

As women’s wealth and spending power rise, so does their impact on sports. Increased investment, sponsorship, and fan engagement are fueling long-term growth and redefining the economics of the industry. Discover the growth of women’s sports with Bank of America Institute.

The Anthropic-Pentagon fallout, explained
GZERO World Clips

The Anthropic-Pentagon fallout, explained

Bloomberg reporter Katrina Manson on what the Anthropic-Pentagon fallout reveals about the tension between commercial AI ethics and military requirements.

What's Good Wednesdays

What’s Good Wednesday: May 13, 2026