The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway The State of the World — with Ian Bremmer
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Oct 31, 2024 
Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, offers keen insights into pressing geopolitical issues. He examines the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, highlighting the complexities of U.S. foreign policy. Discussions also delve into China's 'managed decline' and its implications for global relationships. Bremmer addresses the challenges of autocracy on open dialogue and the frustration with the lack of effective leadership worldwide. Plus, he emphasizes the urgency for scenario planning amid shifting political landscapes.
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Lack of Global Leadership
- There's a lack of global leadership, with nations focusing inward.
- This absence empowers countries acting outside international norms.
Impact of Leadership Vacuum
- Countries like Russia, Israel, North Korea, and Iran benefit from the lack of global leadership.
- This allows them to operate with less constraint from international norms.
Performative Conflict
- Recent escalations in the Middle East conflict are performative.
- Both sides want to appear strong, but communicate with the US behind the scenes.
