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Why the UK is on lockdown; Iran pushes Biden on uranium levels

Why the UK is on lockdown; Iran pushes Biden on uranium levels

Ian Bremmer shares his perspective on global politics on this week's World In (More Than) 60 Seconds: Why is the UK going on lockdown again? Why is Iran increasing its uranium enrichment levels? With Saudi Arabia lifting its embargo on Qatar, what does that mean for the region?

UK’s new COVID strain problematic but economic pain is a greater risk

UK’s new COVID strain problematic but economic pain is a greater risk

Ian Bremmer discusses the World In (more than) 60 Seconds:

Number one, what's the story with the new COVID strain in Britain? Okay, next question. Did Aleksei Navalny really prank his poisoner? Did you see the Christmas Star?

Lebanon's new PM; why India is reopening; Lukashenko's grip on power

Lebanon's new PM; why India is reopening; Lukashenko's grip on power

Ian Bremmer shares his perspective on global politics on this week's World In (More Than) 60 Seconds:
First, who is Lebanon's new prime minister? With daily COVID cases surging to record highs, why is India reopening? What's the update on Belarus? Will Lukashenko fall? Finally, what do I make of recent Far Right protests in Germany?

America faces a “loneliness pandemic,” too, says former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

America faces a “loneliness pandemic,” too, says former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

Lockdowns, social distancing and isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on mental health, Dr. Vivek Murthy told Ian Bremmer on GZERO World. While maintaining distance and avoiding group gatherings is necessary at this time, we must also be mindful of having meaningful interactions with friends and family. Dr. Murthy discusses how this unprecedented moment could lead to either a "social recession" or "social revival" depending on what path we take as a nation.

The politics of a mask & the global fight against the coronavirus

The politics of a mask & the global fight against the coronavirus

Imagine you're a crew member aboard a space craft. Beyond the safety of the hull lay a hostile wilderness, devoid of oxygen and home to a deadly mix of photons and cosmic rays. That's the thinking behind an old philosophy to which the Covid-19 pandemic has breathed new life. It's called Spaceship Earth. The idea: we're all hurdling through space together with no escape capsule, so planetary problems have to be addressed for everyone's sake. In commentary for the latest episode of GZERO World, Ian Bremmer is taking a look at the challenges and opportunities of the COVID-19 pandemic. The worst crisis of our lifetime is affecting every country, race, and ethnicity.