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Serbia’s Student List faces a difficult road ahead
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Serbia’s Student List faces a difficult road ahead

In this GZERO Europe, Carl Bildt looks at the challenges facing Serbia’s Student List following its dramatic election victory over longtime nationalist leader Aleksandar Vučić, who had ruled the country for 14 years.

Machado returns to Venezuela – but when will democracy?
by ian bremmer

Machado returns to Venezuela – but when will democracy?

Ian Bremmer analyzes what the return of Venezuela's opposition leader will mean for its democracy.

Brazilian voters arrive at a polling station at Cidade Universitaria to cast their ballots in the second round of Brazil's presidential election in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 25, 2026.
Analysis

Why voters around the world are turning out in droves

Elections have been taking place around the world in recent weeks – and if there’s one thing they have in common, it’s this: voters are fired up.

What recent elections say about voter frustration
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What recent elections say about voter frustration

In this ‘ask ian,’ Ian Bremmer says recent elections around the world point to a common trend: voters are increasingly unhappy with their governments as inflation, security concerns and economic pressures shape political outcomes.

Is social media bad for democracy?
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Is social media bad for democracy?

New polling from Pew Research Center across 37 countries shows that the share of the public who believe social media is a “bad thing” for democracy has increased significantly since 2022.

Corruption scandals are rocking Brazil. Will they decide the presidential election?
by ian bremmer

Corruption scandals are rocking Brazil. Will they decide the presidential election?

Ian Bremmer analyzes the Brazilian election.

What happens when global power goes unchecked?
GZERO World Clips

What happens when global power goes unchecked?

What does the world look like when power goes unchecked? And who ultimately pays the price? David Miliband and Ian Bremmer discuss the biggest takeaways from the latest edition of the Atlas of Impunity and why the abuse of power can take many forms: from governments to corporations to environmental destruction.

Bill Maher says America's 250th is still worth celebrating
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Bill Maher says America's 250th is still worth celebrating

As America turns 250, Bill Maher reflects on patriotism, polarization, and why the country is still worth celebrating. He spoke with Ian Bremmer on the Season 9 premiere of GZERO World.

People vote in the legislative elections in Algiers, Algeria, on July 2, 2026.
Analysis

In Algeria’s parliamentary elections, silence might be the loudest message

Algerians are headed to the polls today to elect their next members of parliament. However, hopes for true democracy look more remote than ever.

What the rise of a trillionaire reveals about the American Dream
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What the rise of a trillionaire reveals about the American Dream

In this episode of "ask ian," Ian Bremmer looks at what the rise of Elon Musk as the world’s first trillionaire reveals about wealth, innovation, and the future of the American Dream.

Cambodia seeks to shed autocratic image?
Hard Numbers

Cambodia seeks to shed autocratic image?