TED Talks Daily Inside the Gaza peace plan | Ian Bremmer
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Oct 7, 2025 
Ian Bremmer, a renowned political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, dives into the complexities of the Gaza peace plan and regional dynamics. He explores the potential impact of Trump's 20-point plan and its implications for peace. Bremmer reveals insights into private diplomatic efforts and the role of Gulf nations. He discusses the challenges of governance in a post-Hamas Gaza and considers the humanitarian crisis's fallout. Finally, he assesses Netanyahu's political maneuvering in response to U.S. pressure and the critical steps needed for a ceasefire.
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Unprecedented Multilateral Backing
- The Trump-brokered 20-point plan represents real progress because major powers including Gulf states and Europeans backed it and Israel accepted much of it.
- But Ian Bremmer warns this is progress, not a done deal, and many things can still derail a final agreement.
Trump's Leverage Shifted Dynamics
- Trump's close ties with Gulf leaders and personal leverage over Israel were pivotal in pushing Netanyahu to accept the plan.
- Bremmer highlights Trump's willingness to use U.S. leverage where previous presidents hesitated, changing dynamics with Israel.
Trump's 2017 Gulf Outreach Revisited
- Bremmer recounts Trump's 2017 Gulf trip as the origin of his strong Gulf relationships that now facilitate negotiations.
- He says those personal ties helped produce recent summit progress toward the Gaza deal.