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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

How Trump 2.0 could reshape US foreign policy, with the New York Times' David Sanger

Listen: New York Times national security and White House correspondent David Sanger joins Ian Bremmer on the GZERO World Podcast to break down the foreign policy implications of Trump 2.0.

The future of modern warfare
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

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.

Ian Explains: Will China invade Taiwan?
Ian Explains

Ian Explains: Will China invade Taiwan?

President Xi Jinping has made it clear he wants to bring Taiwan under Chinese control. But how would he actually send troops to the island? And after watching Russia get bogged down in two years of grinding war in Ukraine, has his calculus changed? On Ian Explains, Ian Bremmer lays out Xi’s strategies for achieving his primary political goal: reunification with Taiwan.

Xi Jinping's solution to his "Taiwan problem"
GZERO World Clips

Xi Jinping's solution to his "Taiwan problem"

In this digital extra of our upcoming edition of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger discusses how Xi Jinping intends to solve his "Taiwan" problem before leaving office and why the semiconductor industry may be the only thing standing in the way of an island invasion.

​Supporters of Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's vice president and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's presidential candidate attend, a campaign event in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on Jan. 6, 2024.
Viewpoint

Taiwan holds first big election of 2024

The world will be watching when Taiwanese voters head to the polls Saturday to choose their next president. We spoke with Eurasia Group's Taiwan expert Ava Shen about what to expect.

Eric Chu, Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) chairman, Hou Yu-ih, KMT presidential candidate, Ma Ying-jeou, former Taiwan president and Ke Wen-je, presidential candidate from the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) pose after thier meeting on November 15, 2023.
What We're Watching

Will Taiwan’s opposition unity ticket remain united?

The two main Taiwanese opposition parties are deadlocked over how to interpret the polls that will determine which of their preferred presidential candidates squares up against incumbent party candidate William Lai in January.

The Eastern Theatre Command of the People\'s Liberation Army (PLA) released photo of exercises involving missile strikes, warplanes, and ship movements crossing the midline of the Taiwan Strait
GZERO North

China raises the stakes further in the Taiwan Strait

Last week was a busy one for naval traffic in the Taiwan Strait, as the U.S. and Canada sailed warships through as a reminder to China, and the world, that Taiwan’s partners will ensure that the waterway remains freely navigable.

Soldier miniatures are seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags.
Living Beyond Borders Articles

US vs. China in Taiwan

The US and China may not be in a Cold War — but they could end up fighting a hot war over Taiwan.

Paraguayan presidential candidate Efrain Alegre waves a flag during a campaign rally in Fernando de la Mora.
News

Paraguay holds presidential election with geopolitical ripples

The vote will be closely watched in Taipei, Beijing, and ... Brasília.

​Russian reservists recruited during a partial mobilisation of troops attend a ceremony before departing to the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone, in the Rostov region, Russia October 31, 2022.
News

What We're Watching: Russian draft goes online, abortion pill ruling, US inflation slows, Taiwan gets new presidential candidate, Biden bets big on EVs

Russia’s digital draft; US inflation cools — smartphones FTW; Will this man become Taiwan's next president?; Biden’s ambitious new EV proposal