TED Talks Daily The next global superpower isn't who you think | Ian Bremmer
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Jun 14, 2023 
Ian Bremmer, a political scientist and president of Eurasia Group, sheds light on the shifting dynamics of global power. He challenges traditional notions of leadership, emphasizing the rise of multi-polarity over the previous unipolar world. The discussion probes into U.S.-China relations amid growing interdependence and the overwhelming influence of tech giants, especially during crises like the Ukraine war. Bremmer raises crucial questions about digital governance and the need for responsible leadership to navigate this complex global landscape.
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From Bipolar to Leaderless
- The world has shifted from bipolar (US vs. USSR) to unipolar (US dominance) to a leaderless state.
- Three factors caused this shift: Russia's decline, China's rise, and globalization's impact on Western citizens.
Three World Orders
- The future world order won't be bipolar, unipolar, or multipolar.
- Instead, three overlapping orders will emerge: security, economic, and digital.
Unipolar Security
- The global security order remains unipolar, with the US and its allies holding the most power.
- Despite other countries having nuclear weapons, the US military maintains its global reach.