TED Talks Daily The US vs. itself — and other top global risks in 2024 | Ian Bremmer
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Jan 10, 2024 
In this insightful talk, Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, outlines the geopolitical risks facing the world in 2024. He discusses the uncertain future for Ukraine as U.S. support wanes and highlights the growing tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Bremmer also addresses the political turmoil in the U.S. leading up to the election, emphasizing the threats posed by misinformation and partisan divides. Finally, he examines the rapid evolution of AI and the need for effective governance to manage its potential dangers.
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US Political Crisis
- The US faces a political crisis, struggling to ensure a legitimate transfer of power.
- This instability is exacerbated by global conflicts like the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
2024 Election Vulnerability
- The 2024 US election is a critical vulnerability due to deep political divisions and potential misinformation.
- American institutions have been delegitimized over decades, with Trump as a symptom.
Leadership Inadequacy
- Neither Biden nor Trump seem capable of fixing the deep political divide.
- Trump benefits from the division, while Biden's efforts haven't yielded the desired unity.