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The state of global conflict in 2025
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The state of global conflict in 2025

On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer takes a hard look at the biggest global crises and conflicts that defined our world in 2025 with CNN’s Clarissa Ward and International Crisis Group’s Comfort Ero.

Photo of a young Palestinian boy in Gaza with the GZERO World Podcast logo superimposed on top.
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

War and Peace in 2025, with Clarissa Ward and Comfort Ero

Global conflict was at a record high in 2025, will 2026 be more peaceful? Ian Bremmer talks with CNN’s Clarissa Ward and Comfort Ero of the International Crisis Group on the GZERO World Podcast.

Europe takes control of Ukraine’s future
Quick Take

Europe takes control of Ukraine’s future

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer explains a major shift in the Ukraine war: Europe, not the United States, is now driving the strategy.

Palestinians inspect the destruction after Israeli airstrike hit Bank of Palestine in Gaza Strip Palestinians inspect the destruction after Israeli airstrike hit Bank of Palestine in Gaza Strip on September 24, 2025.
Analysis

After peace, what next for Gaza?

Negotiations are ongoing to end the war in Gaza, with US President Donald Trump urging parties to “move fast” to reach a deal.

The world is on fire and the UN is running out of money
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The world is on fire and the UN is running out of money

The world is in crisis—and as the United Nations turns 80, it is running out of time and money to respond. Secretary-General António Guterres joins the show.

Israel, Iran, and the US went to war. Now what happens?
Ian Explains

Israel, Iran, and the US went to war. Now what happens?

Just weeks after Israel launched a war against Iran, and after President Trump greenlit US airstrikes, all sides seemed eager to claim victory—or at least “mission accomplished.” A ceasefire is holding. But what was achieved?

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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

What's next for Iran, with Thomas L. Friedman

On the latest episode of the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with New York Times columnist Thomas L Friedman to unpack Iran’s stunning defeat and what it means for Netanyahu, Trump, and the path forward in Gaza.

​Young Iranian female protesters shout anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli slogans while participating in a protest to condemn the U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities in downtown Tehran, Iran, on June 22, 2025, amid the Iran-Israel war.
Analysis

What’s next for Iran?

The United States is back at war in the Middle East: Late Saturday evening, the US military unleashed 75 precision-guided weapons, including 14 “bunker-buster” bombs, against Iran’s Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites. Israel followed up by hitting Fordo’s access routes on Monday. US President Donald Trump is now openly contemplating regime change.

Iran looks to negotiate ceasefire
Quick Take

Iran looks to negotiate ceasefire

As the Israel-Iran war intensifies, Iran is seeking an urgent ceasefire, facing overwhelming Israeli military air superiority. "They have virtually no capacity to strike back,” says Ian Bremmer in today’s Quick Take.

Can Taiwan defend itself from Chinese invasion?
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Can Taiwan defend itself from Chinese invasion?

China appears to be preparing for an invasion of Taiwan, but the island’s physical geography and international support would make any armed conflict the most complex and deadly in modern history. CSIS China Power Project director Bonny Lin joins Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.