Top Geopolitical Risks of 2025 — with Ian Bremmer

In this revelatory, unnerving, and ultimately hopeful book, Ian Bremmer draws lessons from global challenges of the past 100 years to show how we can respond to three great crises unfolding over the next decade. Bremmer discusses global health emergencies, transformative climate change, and the AI revolution, and how these crises can be used to innovate our way toward a better world. He provides a roadmap for surviving—even thriving—in the 21st century by drawing on strategies both time-honored and cutting-edge, from the Marshall Plan to the Green New Deal.

In this book, Ian Bremmer argues that globalism has left many in the middle class behind, particularly in developed countries, and has not met the aspirations of the rising working and middle classes. This has led to a rise in 'us vs. them' politics, where populist politicians exploit economic and cultural insecurities. Bremmer discusses the need for new social contracts and public investments in education and infrastructure to address these issues and prevent further fragmentation. He also examines the political trends in major developing countries and their impact on the global economy.

In this book, Ian Bremmer argues that globalism has created significant winners and losers, particularly in the developed world. The middle class has been left behind, and this has led to a backlash against globalism, manifesting in populist and nationalist movements. Bremmer discusses how events like Brexit and the election of Donald Trump are symptoms of this broader issue. He also explores the impact of technological changes, such as AI and automation, on job markets and societal stability. The book warns of the ongoing spread of populism and the need for new social contracts between citizens and governments to address these issues.