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​Donald Trump wearing a crown.
by ian bremmer

Trump is leading a political revolution. Will he succeed?

The biggest story of our G-Zero world, Ian Bremmer explains, is that the United States – still the world’s most powerful nation – has chosen to walk away from the international system it built and led for three-quarters of a century. Not because it's weak. Not because it has to. But because it wants to.

Ian Bremmer's State of the World 2025 speech
State of the World

Ian Bremmer's State of the World 2025 speech

Ian Bremmer delivered his annual State of the World address on October 21 in Tokyo. He surveys the year's defining geopolitical moments and offers a candid read on where we stand and where we’re headed next.

US election: America is at war with itself
State of the World

US election: America is at war with itself

In a powerful and candid address, Ian Bremmer delivered a sobering reflection on the state of democracy in the United States during his annual "State of the World" speech at the 2024 GZERO Summit Japan in Tokyo.

Rahm Emanuel & Ian Bremmer discuss the challenges facing US democracy
State of the World

Rahm Emanuel & Ian Bremmer discuss the challenges facing US democracy

In a conversation with Ian Bremmer at the 2024 GZERO Summit Japan, United States ambassador Rahm Emanuel attributes the erosion of trust in American democracy and its government to a lack of accountability for major events like the Iraq War and the financial crisis. He points out that while local governments function more efficiently, national leadership has failed to provide necessary accountability, leading to a crisis of faith that must be addressed to restore confidence in the system.

Ian Bremmer on the US election & crisis of democracy
State of the World

Ian Bremmer on the US election & crisis of democracy

With the US presidential election less than two weeks away, Ian Bremmer weighed in on who could come out on top in his "State of the World" speech at the 2024 GZERO Summit in Tokyo. Bremmer says the US faces a crisis of democracy, but who does he think will win the upcoming election? Watch to hear his prediction.

Ian Bremmer's State of the World 2024
State of the World

Ian Bremmer's State of the World 2024

Ian Bremmer delivered his highly anticipated 2024 State of the World speech on October 23 in Tokyo. Each year, he takes a look at the biggest geopolitical moments of the year and shares an honest assessment of where we are and where we’re headed.

Ian Bremmer's State of the World speech
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Watch the replay of Ian Bremmer's State of the World speech

WATCH: Ian Bremmer delivered his highly anticipated State of the World speech, providing a comprehensive overview of how the latest geopolitical events—from war in Ukraine to the crisis in the Middle East and more—are influencing elections, policy priorities, and economic trends. Watch the replay at gzeromedia.com/stateoftheworld.

State of the World: On the verge of fragmentation?
State of the World

State of the World: On the verge of fragmentation?

As usual, Ian Bremmer's annual “State of the World” speech gives us plenty to think about and debate.