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Tread on me (softly)
Puppet Regime

Tread on me (softly)

As Independence Day approaches, President Trump is delighted to learn that one of America's most ferocious revolutionaries has... mellowed out. #PUPPETREGIME

Hard Numbers: Shenzhen lockdown, anti-war spam, Bitcoin bond, Saudi mass execution
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Hard Numbers: Shenzhen lockdown, anti-war spam, Bitcoin bond, Saudi mass execution

Hard Numbers: Biden ditches filibuster, Afghan aid, global economic slump, Chinese lockdowns
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Hard Numbers: Biden ditches filibuster, Afghan aid, global economic slump, Chinese lockdowns

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

Why US COVID relief package progress is unlikely before January
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Why US COVID relief package progress is unlikely before January

Jon Lieber, who leads Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, offers insights on US politics:

With 250,000 Americans dead of COVID and case counts rising, is there any sign of a federal relief package on the way? Why is everyone so mad at California Governor Gavin Newsom?

Navalny's Novichok poisoning; EU schools reopening
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Navalny's Novichok poisoning; EU schools reopening

Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on Europe In 60 Seconds:

Why would it be significant if the nerve agent Novichok, in particular, was used to poison Aleksei Navalny? How are European countries handling the reopening of schools?

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

Will the Ukraine ceasefire last? COVID containment in Europe
Europe

Will the Ukraine ceasefire last? COVID containment in Europe

Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, with the view from Europe:

Will the recent ceasefire between Ukraine and the Russian-backed separatists lead to a solution of the conflict?

Will the recent upsurge of coronavirus and different measures taken against it in Spain lead to a new lockdown in Europe?

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