Stay Tuned with Preet Is the US in a Political Revolution? (with Ian Bremmer)
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Jan 8, 2026 
Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, delves into his annual Top Risks report, pinpointing looming geopolitical challenges for 2026. He critiques U.S. actions in Venezuela and introduces the concept of the new 'Donroe Doctrine'—a transformative shift in U.S. foreign policy. Bremmer provocatively labels current dynamics as a political revolution, drawing parallels to historical shifts. He warns that Trump's impulsiveness may hinder this revolution's success while examining the implications for U.S. credibility and the global economic landscape.
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Draft Report Predicted Venezuela Outcome
- Ian recounts sending his draft report before Venezuela events and then waking to breaking news confirming parts of it.
- He admits ego motivated sharing the draft excerpt predicting Maduro's likely removal.
Maduro Removal Was Intentional, Not Just Rhetoric
- Bremmer says the Maduro operation reflected an intent to remove Maduro, driven by Trump and advisers like Stephen Miller and Marco Rubio.
- He frames the action as aimed at decapitating Maduro's rule rather than securing oil or immediate economic gain.
Venezuela Move Doesn’t Enable Taiwan Attack
- Bremmer rejects the claim that U.S. action in Venezuela makes China more likely to act on Taiwan.
- He says China acts based on capability and cost, not incremental U.S. rhetorical choices.