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“F Around And Find Out” Trump Plans For Greenland, Iran & Venezuela | John Mearsheimer x Ian Bremmer

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Jan 19, 2026
Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, and John Mearsheimer, a noted international relations scholar, delve into the shifting landscape of U.S. foreign policy. They discuss the implications of Trump's actions regarding Greenland, Iran, and Venezuela, suggesting a departure from traditional alliances and an emergence of unilateralism. Mearsheimer critiques this radical approach, particularly its impact on NATO and potential regional instability. Both guests highlight the complexities surrounding intervention and the unpredictable future of global geopolitics.
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INSIGHT

U.S. Retreat From Rules-Based Order

  • Ian Bremmer argues the U.S. is abandoning the post-1945 rules-based order in favor of transactional unilateralism.
  • He warns this short-term headline wins approach will likely weaken long-term American influence globally.
INSIGHT

Tariffs As A Principal Foreign Policy Tool

  • Bremmer highlights Trump-era economic coercion via aggressive tariffs and weaponized economic policy.
  • He notes American tariffs are the highest in nearly a century and reshape global trade dynamics.
ADVICE

Hedge Against U.S. Unpredictability

  • Bremmer advises allies to reduce vulnerability to U.S. unilateralism by diversifying trade and security ties.
  • He recommends deeper EU-South America and EU-India partnerships as hedges against American unpredictability.
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