GZERO World with Ian Bremmer The State of the World in 2025
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Oct 31, 2025 In a thought-provoking address from Tokyo, the speaker explores the U.S.'s intentional retreat from global leadership and its implications for international alliances. As the G-Zero world emerges, traditional partnerships face uncertainty. The discussion highlights how internal politics affect the reliability of U.S. commitments, while countries like China and India adapt to increasing American pressure. The challenges of a deglobalizing economy and the need for allies to bolster competitiveness are emphasized, suggesting a major crisis may be necessary to establish a new world order.
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U.S. Is Choosing To Walk Away
- Ian Bremmer argues the core shift is the U.S. choosing to step back from its postwar leadership role.
- That voluntary retreat, not American weakness, is reshaping global alliances and institutions.
Domestic Grievances Drive Foreign Retreat
- Bremmer links U.S. withdrawal to domestic politics of grievance and lost trust in institutions.
- That loss of commitment undermines rule of law, global institutions, and allied confidence.
Japan's Postwar Security Example
- Bremmer cites Japan as a clear beneficiary of past U.S. leadership after WWII.
- He contrasts that history with current U.S. reluctance to uphold allies' security commitments.