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Cuba on the brink
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Cuba on the brink

Cuba is in economic freefall, and Trump says he'll "take" the island. Cuba expert Michael Bustamante and Ian Bremmer discuss why that's a lot harder than it sounds.

​Following the end of the "traffic light" coalition, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has submitted a request to the president of the Bundestag for a vote of confidence in the Bundestag.
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Viewpoint: Germany seeks new political leadership to address economic crisis

Faced with a political impasse preventing action on acute economic and geopolitical challenges, the German parliament will hold a vote of confidence in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government on Dec. 16. We asked Eurasia Group expert Jan Techau to explain what set off this chain of events and where it is likely to lead ahead of February's snap elections.

Midterms 2026: Is a blue wave coming?
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Midterms 2026: Is a blue wave coming?

With the midterms just weeks away, Democrats are hoping for a blue wave, while Republicans are fighting to hold onto Congress. Amy Walter and Liam Donovan join Ian Bremmer to break down the races, the issues driving voters, and what the results could mean for Trump's presidency.

FILE PHOTO: An image of Cuba's former President Raul Castro and Cuba's President and First Secretary of the Communist Party Miguel Diaz-Canel is seen beside a Turkish powership, in Havana, Cuba, April 17, 2023.
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Cubans cry for electricity and food in rare protests

Extended blackouts and food scarcity drove Cubans into the streets of Santiago, the Caribbean country’s second-largest city, on Monday, in rare and risky protests.

What's next for Lebanon?
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What's next for Lebanon?

In response to the devastating explosions at Beirut's port on Tuesday, the international community has been forthcoming with immediate humanitarian support. But is it enough to rescue Lebanon's flailing economy, and what does this all mean for Lebanon going forward?






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Quick Take: Latest vaccine news may be a light at the end of the tunnel
Quick Take

Quick Take: Latest vaccine news may be a light at the end of the tunnel

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take:



Hey, everybody. Ian Bremmer here, happy Monday, Thanksgiving week. Things starting to look increasingly normal in terms of outlook, in terms of having all of these vaccines. I understand that the next few months in the United States are going to be incredibly challenging, but so much easier when you see that there's light at the end of the tunnel and you know where that's coming. Most recently, the AstraZeneca announcement, which for me, in some ways is a bigger deal globally, even than what we've seen from Moderna and Pfizer.

Illustration of "I voted" stickers and button, a ballot box with US flag design, on a huge penny with a book behind
Living Beyond Borders Podcasts

Episode 8: What to expect from Joe Biden’s Presidency

Listen: It was an election for the history books in many ways, with record voter turnout during an unprecedented global health crisis. And while President-elect Joe Biden emerged as the winner after securing close-margin victories in some key states, he will undoubtedly face a deeply divided nation when he takes the oath of office in January 2021. In our latest episode of Living Beyond Borders, we're examining what the election results mean to the US, the world, and your wallet. From taxes to trade and climate change, our experts offer the facts and figures you need to know as America prepares for the Inauguration of the 46th President.

Why big business should help small business - and how
In 60 Seconds

Why big business should help small business - and how

Kevin Sneader, Global Managing Partner at McKinsey & Company, provides perspective on what corporate business leaders are thinking during the global coronavirus crisis:

Should big business care about small business in these times?

Illustration of a smart car with a city with a greenery wall behind it. Big Cities After COVID: Boom or Bust? Podcast
Living Beyond Borders Podcasts

Episode 6: Big cities after COVID: boom or bust?

Listen: What will the cities of the future look like? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the answer to that question was clearer: Urban areas around the world were on a trajectory of exponential growth, with 68% of the world's population expected to live in cities by 2050. In this podcast episode, we examine the short and longer-term implications of a shift toward urbanization, how the pandemic will alter city life, and what it all means for the global economy, geopolitics, and your wallet.

Quick Take: Pandemic and the presidential election
Quick Take

Quick Take: Pandemic and the presidential election

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take:



Coronavirus continues to be by far the biggest story in the US, in Europe, as we have a major second wave, and indeed in many countries around the world. Also, we're seeing a lot more instability pop up. Why is this all going on? Is this a GZERO phenomenon?



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What to expect for second-quarter earnings season; H2 2020 outlook
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What to expect for second-quarter earnings season; H2 2020 outlook

Betty Liu, Executive Vice Chairman for NYSE Group, provides her perspective:


What are analysts expecting, going to the second quarter earnings season?

What is the outlook for the second half of 2020?