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The battle for free speech in Donald Trump's America
On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer dives into America’s battle over free speech with conservative legal scholar Ilya Shapiro and New York Times journalist Jeremy Peters, as campus protests, political polarization, and immigration collide with First Amendment rights.
50 years after the Vietnam War
On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, two authors—Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen and historian Mai Elliott—with deeply personal ties to the Vietnam War, reflect on its lasting global impact and Vietnam's remarkable rise 50 years later.
Will Russia agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine?
President Trump has made it clear: He wants a ceasefire in Ukraine. The White House has been engaging with Russia diplomatically, while making it clear to Kyiv that ongoing US military support isn’t a guarantee. The problem? Moscow has so far shown no interest in meaningful compromise. On GZERO World, Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joins Ian Brmmer to discuss President Trump’s negotiation strategy, Russia’s goals, and Ukraine’s uncertain future.
Can Venezuela's opposition leader unseat Nicolás Maduro?
On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer speaks with Venezuela’s most prominent opposition leader, María Corina Machado, about the future of her country, the role of the United States, and why she believes Nicolás Maduro’s grip on power is weaker than it seems.
Larry Summers: Trump's trade war the "worst self-inflicted wound since WWII"
On a scale of 1-10, how irritated is former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers by the Trump administration's escalating trade war? He's at an 11. On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, Summers says he is highly concerned with the White House's ad hoc and escalating imposition of tariffs, which he describes as the "worst, most consequential, self-inflicted wound in US economic policy since the Second World War."
The rise of Elon Musk's DOGE under Trump
In a few short weeks, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has rapidly reshaped the federal government, firing thousands of workers, slashing spending, and shutting entire agencies. DOGE’s actions have faced some pushback from the courts, but Musk says he’s just getting started. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits down with WIRED Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond for a look at President Trump’s increasingly symbiotic relationship with the tech billionaire, Musk’s impact on politics and policy, and what happens when Silicon Valley’s ‘disrupt-or-die’ ethos collides with the machinery of the US government.
Trump’s trade war: Who really wins?
Beneath America’s shifting economic and foreign policy lies a fundamental question: What happens when its closest allies can no longer trust it? The Economist's Zanny Minton Beddoes joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World to discuss.
China’s next move
As the Trump administration continues to reshape US foreign policy and retreat from global commitments, does that create an opportunity for China to step in? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer is joined by Bill Bishop, writer of the Sinocism newsletter, for a wide-ranging conversation on China's political and economic landscape under President Xi Jinping and global ambitions in the wake of Trump 2.0.
The fight to decide Ukraine's fate
On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže discusses Ukraine's fate and Baltic security in the face of Russian aggression. Former Russian colonel Dmitri Trenin offers a starkly different perspective from Moscow, arguing that negotiations over Ukraine should be decided primarily by the US and Russia—not Ukraine or Europe.
Defending Ukraine and Europe without the US
Three years into the war in Ukraine, what does the future of European security look like without the United States? That’s the question European leaders and NATO officials at this year's Munich Security Conference asked themselves after a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and a blistering speech from Vice President JD Vance. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer spoke with US Senator Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and Pentagon official, in Munich about Europe’s security, the war in Ukraine, and America’s role in an increasingly multipolar world.
What if Palestinians want to leave Gaza?
Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour rejects Trump’s proposal to resettle Gazans, insisting that Palestinians are deeply tied to their land and warning that any relocation effort is part of a broader attempt to erase Palestinian identity.
Who gets to decide Gaza's future?
On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour reacts to Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza and discusses the Palestinian right to return and the broader challenges of rebuilding and achieving a two-state solution.
Trump's health agenda—from RFK Jr. to leaving WHO
From RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead the health department to an executive order withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization, President Trump has already made sweeping changes to public health policy, and this may be just the beginning. On GZERO World, New York Times Science and Global Health Reporter Apoorva Mandavilli joins Ian Bremmer for an in-depth look at health and medicine in the second Trump administration—and what it could mean, not just for the US, but for the rest of the world.
Europe's new future with Trump 2.0
As Trump returns to the White House, European leaders are reassessing their distaste for Trump, as well as their reliance on the US. In a wide-ranging conversation on GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Francis Fukuyama on the new leaderless global order
The biggest risk of 2025 is the culmination of the G-Zero World—a leaderless global order, as the U.S. retreats from its role and power vacuums invite instability. Francis Fukuyama joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World to discuss this and more.
Jake Sullivan on the biggest threats to US national security in 2025
From Russia to China to the Middle East, what are the biggest threats facing the US? On GZERO World, outgoing National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins Ian Bremmer in front of a live audience at the 92nd Street Y in New York City for a wide-ranging conversation on America’s view of the world, President Joe Biden’s foreign policy legacy, and how much will (or won’t) change when the Trump administration takes office in 2025.
Big Tech under Trump 2.0
The tech landscape has shifted dramatically since Donald Trump’s first term in office: AI is booming, Meta and Google are fighting antitrust battles, and Elon Musk turned Twitter into “X.” In anticipation of Trump 2.0, social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have announced they’ll prioritize free speech over content moderation and fact-checking. So what’s in store for the tech industry in 2025? On GZERO World, Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World to discuss recent shifts at Big Tech companies and the intersection of technology, media, and politics.
EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with outgoing US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan
Joe Biden's top foreign policy adviser shares his views on the transition to Trump, the risks in Syria, the choices for China, the false narrative about Russia, and what keeps him up at night as he prepares to leave office.
10 memorable quotes on GZERO World with Ian Bremmer in 2024
On our award-winning weekly global affairs show GZERO World, Ian Bremmer explains the key global stories of the moment and sits down for in-depth conversations with the newsmakers and thought leaders shaping our world. Here’s a look back at the 10 most quotable moments from this year’s episodes.
Syria after Assad
The Assad family no longer rules Syria. So how did a brutally repressive regime rule with an iron fist for five decades, only to collapse in two weeks? To help make sense of these shocking past few weeks and the potential power vacuum to come is Middle East expert and Beirut-based journalist Kim Ghattas on GZERO World with Ian Bremmer.
The case for Trump's tariffs
What will President-Elect Donald Trump’s election win mean for the US economy? After years of inflation and stagnating wage growth, millions of voters elected Trump off the back of his promise to usher in a “golden age of America.” Trump has vowed to raise tariffs, slash business regulation, and deport millions of undocumented immigrants, policies he says will put Americans first. But what will that mean practically for workers and consumers? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer is joined by Oren Cass, the founder and chief economist of the conservative think tank American Compass, who thinks Trump’s tariff plan will be a step in the right direction.
Trump foreign policy in a MAGA, MAGA world
As Trump prepares to return to the White House, his foreign policy picks are already showing just how radically his presidency could reshape geopolitics. New York Times Correspondent David Sanger joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World to discuss what a Trump 2.0 foreign policy could look like for some of today's key geopolitical flashpoints.
Why the world is facing a population crisis
On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits down with Jennifer Sciubba to explore a looming global crisis: population collapse. With fertility rates below replacement levels in two-thirds of the world, what does this mean for the future of work, healthcare, and retirement systems? In the US, Vice President-Elect JD Vance and Elon Musk are already sounding the alarm, the latter saying it's “a much bigger risk” to civilization than global warming. Can governments do anything to stop it?
Trump's America: How MAGA came out on top
Donald Trump’s historic return to office signals a powerful shift in American politics, raising questions about the future of democracy as both major parties grapple with deep divides and an increasingly anti-establishment electorate. Along with Vanderbilt historian Nicole Hemmer and Wall Street Journal correspondent Molly Ball, Ian Bremmer unpacks the wide range of implications of Trump’s decisive election win.
Top threats to US election security
As Election Day approaches, US cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly warns that while America’s voting systems are more secure than ever, the period between voting and certification remains vulnerable, with foreign adversaries poised to exploit any internal divisions during this critical time. Watch her interview with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.
Can Europe become a global superpower?
It’s a critical time for Europe. In the recent European Union elections, voters unhappy with the establishment status quo delivered historic gains for far-right, nationalist parties in countries like France and Germany. Can the 27 member states come together to address big challenges? On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola discusses Europe’s future amid an ongoing migrant crisis, the war in Ukraine, and an economic slowdown.
The US election: Freedom on the ballot
As Election Day approaches, freedom is on the ballot. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris offer starkly different visions for the country and what freedom means to them. The question is, which version of freedom will voters pick? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits with author and historian Timothy Snyder to discuss these, drawing from his latest book, “On Freedom,” an exploration into how freedom is used—and often misused—in society and politics.
Iran's next move: Interview with VP Javad Zarif
As the world marks the one-year anniversary of the Oct 7th Hamas attacks, Ian Bremmer sits down with Iran’s new Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif to discuss the escalating conflict in the region and where Iran stands.
The future of modern warfare
Technology in Ukraine is transforming the battlefield in real time. How will it change the US national security strategy? And could what's happening in Ukraine shift China’s President Xi Jinping’s future plans in Taiwan? Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stravridis joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World to talk about how technology is creating a “new triad” of warfare, i.e., unmanned systems, cyber and artificial intelligence, and special forces.
Why António Guterres believes the UN should lead on AI: Exclusive interview
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned at last year’s General Assembly, “It’s reform or rupture.” But reforming the UN to meet the economic and political realities of today’s world, one dividing it further into coalitions and blocs, is no easy task. In an exclusive interview for GZERO World, Guterres sat with Ian Bremmer on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss his vision for the future of the UN during his last term in office.
Mark Kelly on the new space race
On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer delves into the modern space race and its role as a critical domain for global security with Arizona Senator and former astronaut Mark Kelly. They discuss China’s growing ambitions, the future of the International Space Station, and the evolving role of private companies like SpaceX in shaping US space policy.
Kamala Harris makes her case
Vice President Kamala Harris closed out a historic week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that rallied Democrats around themes of freedom, joy, and unity. Harris used the DNC to try to show US voters that she can unite all Americans behind a ‘new way forward,’ but did she succeed in making the case for a Harris-Walz ticket? On GZERO World, former Congresswoman Donna Edwards and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joined Ian Bremmer to give their take on a truly unprecedented DNC that capped off one of the most extraordinary months in modern political history.
Is Ukraine ready to end the war?
After more than two years of grinding, deadly warfare in Ukraine, with Russia’s invasion lurching through its third year, is it time for Kyiv to consider negotiating with Moscow? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer talks with Yaroslav Trofimov, The Wall Street Journal's Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, about the challenges Ukraine faces, including flagging morale and a struggle to expand military recruiting.
As the Arctic melts, Alaska's importance grows
In a wide-ranging interview on GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits with Alaska's governor, Mike Dunleavy, to discuss the state's strategic importance in energy, national security, and the evolving geopolitical landscape, especially regarding the melting Arctic.
The politics of the Paris Olympics
Will politics overshadow the 2024 Paris Olympic Games? Ian Bremmer and Washington Post sports columnist Sally Jenkins discuss the biggest stories heading into this year’s Games and whether the Olympics can ever be non-political.
Trump, Biden & the US election: What could be next?
On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer reflects on this pivotal week in US politics along with media journalist and former CNN show host Brian Stelter and Vanderbilt political historian Nicole Hemmer. They dig into the political divisions that led to this moment of horrific political violence.
Ukraine can still win this war, says Poland's FM
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski discusses NATO and European strength, Vladimir Putin’s miscalculations, and his belief that Ukraine will win the war against Russia on GZERO World with Ian Bremmer.
A Palestinian perspective on the Gaza war
On the season premiere of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour discusses the Gaza war, the role of the US in achieving a ceasefire and a two-state solution, and the future governance of Gaza, with or without Hamas.
GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer returns for Season 7
Join us for a new season of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, the award-winning weekly global affairs series. Season 7 starts nationwide on public television stations Friday, July 5 (check local listings).
What the France and UK elections mean for the West
Political winds are shifting in France and the UK, with more to come in upcoming US and Canada elections. Is this a turning point for the West? Mark Carney, former Governor of the Banks of England and Canada and current UN Special Envoy on Climate Action & Finance, joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World for a hard look at three of America’s closest allies.
Will Trump's criminal conviction cost him votes?
Just days after former President Donald Trump’s historic felony conviction, Ian Bremmer sits down with the New Yorker’s Susan Glasser and former US Attorney Preet Bharara to discuss the impact of the verdict conviction on the 2024 election and democracy itself.
Is Russia winning the war in Ukraine?
On this episode of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder warns of Ukraine's increasing vulnerability in the conflict with Russia, urging a serious discussion about the West's ability to help Ukraine and the prospects for lasting peace.
Campus protests over Gaza: Now what?
On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, Eboo Patel, founder of Interfaith America, discusses the challenge of violent protests on college campuses and advocates cooperation over confrontation, emphasizing the importance of civil discourse and highlighting successful examples of debate without chaos or violence.
The major Supreme Court decisions to watch for in June
A look at major Supreme Court rulings expected this year, including former president Donald Trump's legal woes, abortion pills, homeless encampments, the power of federal agencies, and more, with Yale legal scholar Emily Bazelon
Are we on the brink of a new cold war?
“We are back in a period of superpower competition that will probably go on for decades. And that, if we're lucky, remains a cold war.” David Sanger, Pulitzer prize-winning national security correspondent for The New York Times, joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World to offer a clear-eyed take on America’s adversaries.
Where the US & China agree - and where they don't
US Ambassador to China Nick Burns joins GZERO World from Beijing to unpack the complex, contentious state of the US-China relationship.
How the Israel-Gaza war could end - if Netanyahu wants it to
In this edition of GZERO World, Ian Bremmer and Thomas L. Friedman unpack the intertwined dynamics of Hamas, Netanyahu, and regional powers in the Gaza war, underscoring the complexities and challenges that hinder a pathway to lasting peace.
How the US election will change the world
On GZERO World, political scientist Stephen Walt and host Ian Bremmer explore the significant role that foreign policy will play in the upcoming 2024 US presidential election, highlighting the nuanced differences and similarities between potential Trump and Biden second terms.
Is the global economy finally on the right track?
How’s the global economy doing… really? When it comes to the world’s post-Covid recovery, it’s a tale of two economies: the United States and everyone else. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits down with economist and author Dambisa Moyo for a hard look at the health of the world’s finances and the impact of geopolitical crises in Europe and the Middle East on trade flows and inflation.
Why the world isn't fair: Yuval Noah Harari
Author and historian Yuval Noah Harari discusses the foundational importance of storytelling in human society, the dangers of AI in shaping narratives, why the Ukraine war is the most important geopolitical conflict today, and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian situation, emphasizing the potential of stories to both divide and unite.
Solving Europe's energy crisis with Norway's power
Europe's energy security hinges on Norway and its transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources. That has big geopolitical implications for Ukraine and NATO. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre joins Ian to discuss Norway's critical role in this transition, emphasizing the need for a swift move from oil and gas to renewables, a monumental task that Europe and Norway are determined to undertake in a remarkably short timeframe.
Greece's PM on NATO, Navalny, and the wake-up call to Europe
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discusses NATO spending, the threat of AI, and Greece’s new gay marriage law with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.
Can Ukraine win the war?
Ian Bremmer and Deputy Secretary General of NATO Mirceǎ Geoana discuss the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Alexei Navalny, and the future of the NATO alliance.
The US border crisis at a tipping point
How do you solve a problem like the US southern border? After a week of dysfunction on Capitol Hill, Congress failed to advance, or even entertain, a bipartisan US border deal, which also included much-needed funding to Ukraine. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer speaks with lawmakers on opposing sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill: California Democratic Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Republican Congresswoman and Ukrainian immigrant Victoria Spartz.
How AI is changing the world of work
Generative AI tools will transform our working lives, but will those changes be good or bad? On this episode of GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sat down with tech expert Azeem Azhar and organizational psychologist Adam Grant on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to answer these questions and more.
Al Gore on US elections & climate change
On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits down with former Vice President Al Gore—to get his take on the current state of American politics and the work he is now best known for—climate action.
The identity politics trap
Despite good intentions from the left, does focusing on identity politics hurt our society more than it helps? On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, political scientist and author Yascha Mounk weighs in on identity, politics, and how those two combine to create the complicated, contentious idea of “identity politics.”
Divided we fall: Democracy at risk in the US
2024 is gearing up to be a pivotal year for global democracy, with elections testing authoritarian appeal, particularly in the United States. On this episode of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, renowned Stanford political scientist Francis Fukuyama discusses the global and domestic threats to democracy this year.
Overlooked stories in 2023
In 2023, a war in Ukraine got worse and new one erupted in Gaza, but there also were many other stories that didn't capture the world's attention. In this episode, Ian Bremmer takes stock of the state of the world in 2023. Then, a fascinating conversation with sociologist Zeynep Tufekci about the one thing everyone is overlooking in the AI conversation.
Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah: Fears of escalation grow
Could clashes with Hezbollah on the Lebanon border lead to a wider war in the Middle East? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits with Beirut-based journalist Kim Ghattas for the on-the-ground perspective from across Israel’s northern border with Lebanon.
Argentina's radical new president, Javier Milei (Exclusive interview)
In an exclusive interview with Ian Bremmer for the latest episode of GZERO World, Argentine President Javier Milei defends his radical approach to saving Argentina’s struggling economy, his commitment to aligning with liberal democracies, and his pragmatic stance on international trade and alliances.
The complicated US-Japan relationship
The US-Japan alliance is complex. But among other priorities, to rein in China, both countries need each other, as US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel discussed with Ian Bremmer in a GZERO World interview.
From CRISPR to cloning: The science of new humans
On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits down with physician and biologist Siddhartha Mukherjee to explore the recent advances, benefits, and risks of human enhancement with technology.
Is an Israel-Palestine two-state solution possible?
Is a two-state solution still possible for Israel and Palestine? Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak weighs in, with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.
What’s Iran’s next move?
As Israel’s war with Hamas escalates, how close is Iran to waging war on Israel, and its Western allies? "Iran feels particularly emboldened at the moment," says Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour.
Can the India-Canada relationship be fixed after a suspicious murder?
In September, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leveled a bombshell accusation in Canada’s House of Commons: He announced there were “credible allegations” India was involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader and Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in British Columbia in June. Since then, relations between New Delhi and Ottawa have not been the same. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits down with Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation, a top Indian think tank, to discuss the fallout.
America's tightrope walk with the Israel-Hamas war
As the death toll mounts in Israel’s war with Hamas, Ian Bremmer asks Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Mike Waltz: What role should the US government play in the conflict?
Israel at war
Israel is once again at war, with fighting raging to a level not seen in half a century. Ian Bremmer speaks with Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Avi Mayer and Middle East scholar Shibley Telhami about Israel's response to Hamas and the broader geopolitical context of the conflict.
Climate change: are we overreacting?
Climate experts agree that climate change is real and human-caused. But how far should the world go to combat it? Will the worst-case scenarios forecast by climate scientists end up a reality? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer is joined by controversial Danish author Bjorn Lomborg to unpack this critical issue.
World trade at risk without globalization, warns WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The WTO is the referee of global trade, a place for countries to negotiate agreements and resolve disputes. But it’s also received criticism for being too slow to adapt to the modern economy and for favoring wealthy nations over countries in the Global South. Ian Bremmer sits down with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who’s been pushing members to recommit to the principles of globalization and invest in developing economies.
Is life better than ever for the human race?
Was the Beatles' Paul McCartney right - is it getting better all the time? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer and Harvard psychologist Stephen Pinker talk about human progress and how we define it.
Peace in Ukraine is world's priority, says UN chief António Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres tells Ian Bremmer in an exclusive interview for GZERO World that ending the war in Ukraine is the top priority: “The single most important thing is to have peace in Ukraine."
Is AI's "intelligence" an illusion?
Is ChatGPT all it’s cracked up to be? Will truth survive the evolution of artificial intelligence? On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, cognitive scientist and AI researcher Gary Marcus breaks down the recent advances––and inherent risks––of generative AI.
Modern antisemitism on the rise
Antisemitism is nothing new. But lately, it feels like an ugly trend is back in fashion. The Anti-Defamation League found 3,700 instances of antisemitic harassment, vandalism, or assault around the country last year, the highest number in its 43 years of tracking. To unpack this complex trend, Ian Bremmer speaks with Israeli actress, writer, and activist Noa Tishby on GZERO World.
China’s economy in trouble
China’s economy has averaged about 10% annual growth year over year for the past four decades. It’s undoubtedly the biggest economic success story of our lifetime, but how long can that last?
Ukraine's counteroffensive on the brink
Months into the long-awaited Ukrainian counteroffensive. Kyiv has little to show for its military push. So why hasn't it been more effective? And if a military resolution to the conflict isn’t coming any time soon, could a diplomatic solution be back on the table? Ian Bremmer addresses these questions with former US ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch on GZERO World.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Russia, Sudan & the power of diplomacy
GZERO World travels to UN headquarters in New York for a special conversation with US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield ahead of the United States taking over the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August.
Politics, trust & the media in the age of misinformation
Ahead of the 2024 US presidential election, GZERO World takes a hard look at the media’s impact on politics and democracy itself. In 1964, philosopher Marshall McLuhan coined the phrase, “the media is the message.” He meant that the way content is delivered can be more powerful than the content itself.
Is it time for the US government to rethink how it keeps its secrets?
Here’s one of the United States' worst-kept secrets: its flawed classification process. Joining GZERO World to discuss all things classified, including those documents in Trump’s bathroom, is former Congresswoman Jane Harman, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee after 9/11.
India is not a US ally ... or is it?
If the United States and India were to ever make it Facebook official, their status would be: "It's Complicated." These two global behemoths may seem like close allies, especially judging by the warm welcome President Biden gave Prime Minister Modi during his White House visit in June, but in reality, they are anything but best friends.
Putin's endgame in Ukraine
We still have a lot more questions than answers about Vladimir Putin’s political future and Russia’s war in Ukraine after Wagner Group head Yevgevny Prigozhin’s 24-hour attempted mutiny and subsequent exile to Belarus. On the first episode of GZERO World’s newest season, Ian Bremmer spoke with former Carnegie Moscow Center director and Kremlin ally Dmitri Trenin about the Russian view of the war and Putin’s endgame in Ukraine, just hours before Prigozhin announced his armed rebellion.
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer: Season 6 preview
GZERO's US public television show, GZERO World with Ian Bremmer is launching its sixth season on Friday, June 30. Ian Bremmer shares a preview of some of the fascinating guests lined up for the season's first few episodes.
Who polices the Supreme Court?
Who watches the watchmen? And who oversees the US Supreme Court? As SCOTUS, the highest court in the US, gears up to issue some blockbuster rulings this summer, ethical concerns swirl around its members, and its public support is at an all-time low. Ian Bremmer talks with Yale Law School legal expert, New York Times Magazine columnist and co-host of the Slate’s Political Gabfest podcast, Emily Bazelon.
World Bank's David Malpass on global debt & economic inequality
The world has a huge debt problem. Economic growth is slowing, but global debt is skyrocketing. David Malpass sits down with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World for his final interview as president of the World Bank Group to discuss the debt crisis, his tenure at the World Bank, and solutions for combatting growing economic inequality.
Republican identity crisis: Chris Christie vs. Donald Trump
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie shares his views about the 2024 GOP primary and Trump: "I think there's one lane for the nomination, and right now Donald Trump's in the front of that lane." Christie says that "to get in the front of that lane, you better intervene and go right through him because, otherwise, trying to go around him? I don't think it's a strategy."
How Bibi could end Israel's democracy (or get ousted)
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has a chilling warning about the future of Israeli democracy: The government's judicial overhaul plan puts the very foundations of Israeli democracy at risk. In an interview with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World, Barak explains that the reforms could erode the independence of the courts and weaken minority protections.
The Autocrat's Curse
Two months ago, Joe Biden said invading Ukraine would cost Russia and Vladimir Putin dearly. Since then, not much has gone Putin's way. But can he climb down without a win he can sell back home? While the Russians focus on the Donbas, the US now seems to think it can make Russia lose — which could trigger an escalation if Putin feels he's out of options. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer speaks to political scientist Ivan Krastev, who believes Putin has the autocrat's curse: his back is against the wall because he can't be perceived as weak.
The road to repair: Pete Buttigieg & crumbling US infrastructure
The richest country in the history of the world should be able to keep its infrastructure updated and its roads intact. Congress passed the Biden administration’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which includes $550 billion dollars for America’s roads, bridges, mass transit, rail, airports, and ports. On GZERO World, Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses what he has called "the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the Interstate highway system."
Russia vs. NATO: Heightened risk of war
Russia's war in Ukraine has significantly increased the likelihood of direct confrontation with NATO. Russia now sees NATO as its enemy and vice versa. On GZERO World, former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder warns that Russian military aggression poses a real and present danger, making the current situation arguably worse than its been since the end of the Cold War.
Parsing Donald Trump's indictment
Preet Bharara, former US attorney for the Southern District of New York, stopped by GZERO World to discuss three big legal stories in the news: the charges facing former US President Donald Trump, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's gifts from a billionaire Republican donor, and the recent classified documents leak.
What the US and Canada really want from each other
US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally had their COVID-delayed summit in March 2023. Biden and Trudeau clearly get along, and US-Canada ties are as strong as ever. Yet, some thorny issues still need to be ironed out. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer discusses the bilateral relationship with David Cohen, the US ambassador to Canada, Kirsten Hillman, Canada's Ambassador in Washington, and Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand.
The banking crisis, AI & Ukraine: Larry Summers weighs in
The recent spate of bank failures has caused significant turbulence in markets and left investors jittery across the globe, from Silicon Valley to Switzerland. But is this a sign of a systemic banking crisis or of a more fundamental flaw in capitalism? In an interview with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World, former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers provides an in-depth analysis of the situation.
The uncomfortable truth about water scarcity
Water is critical to life, yet billions of people worldwide lack access to it. Gilbert Houngbo, Chair of UN-Water, sheds light on this critical issue on GZERO World. Houngbo attributes the water crisis to both "lack of resources and bad governance," and stresses the need for investment in water-related infrastructure to help solve the problem.
Iraq 20 Years Later
On 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq, US Senator Tammy Duckworth and NBC's Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel sit down with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World to reflect on the legacy of a war that reshaped the Middle East and continues to reverberate around the world.
Challenge of survival/Problem of governance: Aid for Turkey & Syria
The recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have highlighted the challenges of providing aid in a region plagued by conflict and political instability. In conversation with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World, the International Rescue Committee's President and CEO, David Miliband, explains that aid delivery remains a challenge, particularly in the northwest of Syria controlled by armed opposition groups.
NATO unity & how to end war in Ukraine
After one year of war in Ukraine, Zelensky's military has performed far better against Russia than even some of its staunchest supporters expected, and Putin's illegal invasion of a sovereign neighbor has rallied the West to Kyiv's cause. Ian Bremmer is in Germany for the annual Munich Security Conference to ask world leaders how much further the West is willing to go in its support for Ukraine. Ian speaks with Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who has been called Europe’s new Iron Lady, and NATO’s Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană, who offers a candid assessment of a war that has no clear end in sight.
The AI arms race begins: Scott Galloway’s optimism & warnings
On GZERO World, tech expert and NYU Professor Scott Galloway shed light on artificial intelligence's dark side. But don't lose hope yet: Galloway emphasizes the potential of AI and language structure-driven search to revolutionize traditional search methods, and the value of social media data sets for decision-making.
Sen. Mitt Romney on DC dysfunction, Russian attacks, and banning TikTok
Senator Mitt Romney, a throwback from another era of US politics, has a message for the rabble-rousers on both sides in Washington, DC: pipe down. On GZERO World, the former Republican presidential candidate sits down for an exclusive interview with Ian Bremmer to talk debt ceiling drama, Ukraine war fatigue, and pondering war with China.
Inequality isn't inevitable - if global communities cooperate
Almost three years after COVID, we're still grappling with the geopolitical convulsions that the pandemic unleashed or worsened. They're all wiping out decades of progress on fighting global inequality. What can we do about it? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer speaks to UN Foundation President and CEO Elizabeth Cousens, who thinks it's the perfect time for institutions backed by the 1 percent to step up even more.
“GZERO World with Ian Bremmer” season 5 highlights
“GZERO World with Ian Bremmer,” our weekly global affairs program, is now in its fifth season on US public television. Over the past five years, the program has brought you interviews with heads of state, newsmakers, and leaders of industry. Our mission is to help you make sense of the world and the people and events shaping politics today, and there’s no better place to do that than on public television.