Immediately after Russia invaded Ukraine, the odds of Moscow using nuclear weapons were low because it seemed likely they'd overrun the country with conventional weaponry. New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger credits NATO. "Without the NATO support, I don't think the Ukrainians would have held on," Sanger tells Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.
Elliot Ackerman's new book about the US exit from Afghanistan is called The Fifth Act. But what comes next for America in the region? On GZERO World, the former US marine and CIA officer tells Ian Bremmer that the next big challenge will be how free nations of the world respond to the rise of authoritarian regimes.
In comparing the American military defense spending to China's, former US admiral and best-selling author James Stavridis is concerned that the US is too focused on legacy systems. He discusses the role of the private sector in the development of US defense capabilities and the need to move towards higher end technologies,
The US still enjoys military superiority over China, but for how long? Retired admiral James Stavridis believes it's important to understand how determined China is to establish global dominance.
What happens to US defense systems in case of a cyber attack? "The American military needs a Plan B," argues Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.) in a discussion with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.
US Congressman Mike Waltz shares his concerns about a full US troop withdrawal in Afghanistan. As a combat decorated Green Beret, Waltz fears a premature withdrawal will only lead to more chaos and destruction.