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​Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.
Analysis

Japan-China spat over Taiwan escalates

Tensions between Tokyo and Beijing hit a boiling point last Friday after Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that her country would defend Taiwan if China attacked the island. Tensions have grown since.

Could China invade Taiwan?
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Could China invade Taiwan?

China is conducting near-daily military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and the risk of conflict is getting higher. Could Beijing and Taipei be heading toward war? Ian Bremmer sits down with Bonny Lin, director of the China Power Project at CSIS.

​Collage of Ian Bremmer, Donald Trump, and other world leaders.
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American backsliding, Trump-Xi standoff, Iran bombing, and more: Your questions, answered

If you feel like you're drowning in the 24-hour news tsunami lately, you're not alone. Headlines are moving at the speed of light, massively consequential policies are being announced (then rolled back) via social media, and longstanding global alliances seem to shift with each passing day.

NATO membership for Ukraine?
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NATO membership for Ukraine?

Sweden will join NATO. Is Ukraine next? Is Taiwan readying itself for an invasion by conducting its biggest evacuation drills in years? Elon vs. Zuck. Thoughts? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Semiconductor wafer and Taiwanese flag.
Viewpoint

Will a “silicon shield” help protect Taiwan?

Chips fit into Chinese and US calculations toward Taiwan.

Ukraine war dominates Davos discussions
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Ukraine war dominates Davos discussions

Is the Russia-Ukraine war dominating the conversation in Davos? Are tensions between China and the United States escalating with Biden's recent pledge to defend Taiwan militarily? How will Australia's new prime minister reshape its politics? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60 from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Hard Numbers: EU semiconductors, Ortega vs students, Taiwan missile defense upgrade, TikToking at 92
News

Hard Numbers: EU semiconductors, Ortega vs students, Taiwan missile defense upgrade, US mask mandates, TikToking at 92

What would a Chinese invasion of Taiwan look like?
GZERO World Clips

What would a Chinese invasion of Taiwan look like?

When asked about where a US-China war may start, US Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.) doesn't hesitate: Taiwan. How would a move against Taiwan play out? Stavridis speculates how the Chinese military may plan to invade the island on the upcoming episode of GZERO World.

What We’re Watching: China targets Taiwan, Palestinian election gets interesting, Russia-Ukraine border tensions
Europe

What We’re Watching: China targets Taiwan, Palestinian election heats up, Russia-Ukraine border tensions