TED Talks Daily The biggest global risks for 2025 | Ian Bremmer
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Jan 11, 2025 
Ian Bremmer, a political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, dives into the biggest global risks threatening 2025. He discusses the potential return of Donald Trump to power and its implications for U.S. foreign policy, the deepening rift between the U.S. and China, and the ongoing turmoil in Russia-Ukraine relations. Bremmer also highlights the urgent need for AI governance and offers a glimmer of hope with advancements in sustainable energy and transatlantic cooperation. It's a gripping exploration of today's most pressing geopolitical challenges.
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G0 World as Top Risk
- The biggest global risk in 2025 is a global leadership vacuum (G0).
- The US, despite being powerful, isn't interested in global leadership roles.
Trump's Return and Rule of Dawn
- Trump's return is a symptom of the G0 world, not its cause.
- His consolidated power and unpredictable nature pose a significant global risk.
Resilience of US Democracy
- US democracy, while facing structural corruption and institutional erosion, isn't on the verge of collapse.
- Existing institutions still maintain resilience against Trump.