Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group and political risk expert, dives into the top global threats of 2023. He identifies 'rogue Russia' as the foremost risk, outlining its implications on global security. Other pressing issues include rising water stress, the TikTok generation shaping political activism, and severe inflation impacting economies worldwide. Bremmer also discusses energy crises in Europe and tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear ambitions, underscoring the complexities of today's geopolitical landscape.
18:19
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
insights INSIGHT
Water Stress Is A Permanent Global Crisis
Global water stress is now a persistent, worldwide condition resembling long-term carbon and biodiversity crises.
Lack of prioritization and resources means water problems will worsen in 2023 and beyond.
insights INSIGHT
A New Activist Generation Emerges
The 'TikTok generation' is highly diverse and unusually activist, preferring online action over voting.
Their activism will reshape corporate and political agendas, creating economic and social volatility.
insights INSIGHT
U.S. Polarization Hampers Governance
Deep political polarization in the U.S. impedes governance despite not posing an imminent constitutional collapse.
Electoral defeats of anti-democratic candidates lower the risk of a constitutional crisis in 2024.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Rogue Putin is the biggest risk of 2023. Here are the other 9, explained by global political expert Ian Bremmer.
Today’s world is facing large-scale problems, from wars to water shortages to a looming global recession. It's not easy to accurately conceptualize the risks posed by these issues. This is especially true when people on social media or in the news inaccurately overblow certain problems and discount others, or when problems become so emotionally or politically charged that it seems impossible to work toward a solution.
That’s one reason why the Eurasia Group publishes a detailed analysis of the top risks facing our world each year. As political scientist Ian Bremmer explains, the top risks for 2023 include water stress, inflation shockwaves, and the uncertain future of a “rogue Russia.”
Bremmer is the founder of Eurasia Group, an organization that for 25 years has been using political science to help investors and corporate decision-makers better understand how politics impact risks and opportunities in foreign markets.
0:00 What is the global risk report?
1:17 #10 Water stress
2:37 #9 TikTok boom
3:43 #8 Divided States of America
4:54 #7 Arrested global development
6:15 #6 Energy crunch
7:15 #5 Iran in a corner
8:47 #4 Inflation shockwaves
10:30 #3 Weapons on mass disruption
12:08 #2 Maximum Xi
14:18 #1 Rogue Russia
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
About Ian Bremmer:
Ian Bremmer is the president and founder of Eurasia Group, the leading global political risk research and consulting firm started in 1998. Today, the company has offices in New York, Washington, and London, as well as a network of experts and resources around the world. Bremmer has authored several books, including the national bestseller The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Big Think 