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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
The rise of a leaderless world: Why 2025 marks a turning point, with Francis Fukuyama
Jan 11, 2025
Francis Fukuyama, a prominent political scientist from Stanford, joins the discussion to analyze the impending G-Zero world of 2025. He emphasizes the dangers of a leaderless global landscape, where power dynamics could devolve into chaos. Fukuyama highlights the importance of fostering trust among leaders amidst rising tensions with China and evolving alliances, such as Russia's partnerships with North Korea and Iran. He also critiques the erosion of liberal democracy in the U.S. and the prioritization of results over procedural norms in modern politics.
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- The transition to a GZERO world signals a future where global leadership is absent, resulting in a competitive environment dominated by self-serving actors.
- The declining influence of the United States complicates international relations, fostering a potential alignment between authoritarian regimes like China and Russia against established global norms.
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The Emergence of a GZERO World
The lack of a dominant global power has given rise to a GZERO world, where no single entity can effectively lead or maintain international order. This year is predicted to exacerbate existing geopolitical risks, resulting in a landscape where the strongest actors pursue their own interests, often at the expense of the vulnerable. The concept of returning to a 'law of the jungle' highlights the dangers of self-serving actions by states, corporations, and individuals, foreshadowing instability and uncertainty in international relations. The reliance on might over multilateral cooperation raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of global governance.
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