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The world hedges its bets on America
by ian bremmer

The world hedges its bets on America

Ever since Donald Trump returned to office last year, governments have been hedging bets on the future of American power and what it might mean for them.

UAE to withdraw from OPEC
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UAE to withdraw from OPEC

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer says the United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from OPEC reflects a broader erosion of trust in longstanding institutions amid growing regional instability.

Graphic Truth: The human toll of the Iran war
Graphic Truth

Graphic Truth: The human toll of the Iran war

Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran
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Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer breaks down the newly announced two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and whether it can hold.

Top defense budgets globally compared the US​
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US defense spending vs. the world

China has boosted its defense spending 13-fold over the past three decades, modernizing its weapons and military into a force capable of operating beyond its borders.

China and Pakistan push five-point peace plan for Middle East
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China and Pakistan push five-point peace plan for Middle East

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East, highlighting a new five-point peace initiative from China and Pakistan.

The strategy gap in the Iran war
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The strategy gap in the Iran war

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer examines the stakes as the war in Iran enters its second month.

Is Trump losing control of the Iran war?
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Is Trump losing control of the Iran war?

How Americans feel about the war in Iran
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How Americans feel about the war in Iran

In this "ask ian,” Ian Bremmer explains why the US–Israel war with Iran is posing a political risk for President Trump, whose political brand has long centered on ending America’s “forever wars.”

Trump postpones military strikes on Iran's power plants
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Trump postpones military strikes on Iran's power plants

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer says President Trump’s decision to back away from a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz signals how risky further escalation with Iran could be.