Tom Bilyeu hosts renowned political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer, for a high-stakes analysis of today’s dramatically changing global order. With Donald Trump’s unprecedented tariff moves sending shockwaves through the global economy and AI advancing at blistering speed, Tom enlists Ian’s expertise to break down the chaotic landscape and offer insight into where the world is heading.

Ian dives deep into the fragmentation of global alliances, the crucial implications of U.S.-China decoupling, and why eroding trust in America’s leadership is creating economic and strategic risk on a global scale. Whether you’re a business leader, investor, or simply trying to navigate the world, this episode will give you frameworks to stay ahead as major powers reposition their strategies in real time.

SHOWNOTES

00:00 Uncertainty in Global Trade Policy

04:12 "Chaos vs. Trade War Consequences"

08:18 China-U.S. Trade War Intensifies

10:25 Decouple Manufacturing from China

13:28 US Strategy: Outcompeting China

18:55 Greatest Capital Allocator: Elon Musk

21:29 Elon Musk: Controversy and Influence

25:15 Embracing Friction for Innovation

28:13 "Disillusionment with Leadership and AI Impact"

29:53 AI's Transformative Impact on Industries

35:51 Trump's Uneven Ukraine-Russia Strategy

37:56 Trump's Advisors on Russia Sanctions

40:35 Putin-Trump Dynamic: Personal vs. Political

43:28 Trump's Tactical Diplomatic Moves

49:39 America's Failure on Immigration Laws

51:02 Follow GZERO Media & Ian Bremmer

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