As summer winds down this weekend, here are the geopolitical stories you may have missed while your inbox was on “out of office” — the ones we expect will have the biggest impact this fall.
The past few days have brought an unusually firm trickle of criticism of Israel from the Trump administration and its allies. Cracks are also emerging within the GOP on its support for the Jewish state.
Why are some countries issuing travel advisories for visiting the United States? How are the political tensions in Netanyahu's government impacting the war with Hamas? Will public outcry over the arrest of Istanbul's mayor lead to major political reforms or shifts within the Turkish government? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.
President-elect Donald Trump raised eyebrows this week by sharing a video clip on his Truth Social account that shows economist Jeffrey Sachs trashing Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
With the US election a week away, why do Israelis prefer a Trump presidency? How might the results of the Georgia elections and subsequent protests affect political stability and EU membership prospects? To what extent will Puerto Rico and Latino voters sway the election in Kamala Harris's favor? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.
Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: After Iran’s latest strikes on Israel, all eyes are on how Israel will respond and what role the US will play. Ian Bremmer shares insight on these and more.
Listen: On this episode of the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif, just before the Nasrallah assassination news broke. They discuss Iran's recent actions during this critical time. In their conversation, Zarif discusses the conflict’s broader regional impact, Iran’s right to self-defense, and its determination that Iran will not fall into Israel’s “trap.”