GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The podcast explores the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, discussing recent terrorist attacks, the impact on civilians, and insights from experts and eyewitnesses on the ground. It also examines the unexpected escalation of the conflict and the challenges faced by both sides. The geopolitical context and sentiment in the West Bank and Gaza are discussed, as well as the response of the Palestinian people. The chapter concludes with an exploration of the difficulties faced by civilians and the tragic circumstances of the conflict.

Controversial figure Bjorn Lomborg challenges the climate change narrative, arguing that reducing carbon emissions is misguided. He suggests focusing on issues like education and maternal mortality. Ian Bremmer challenges Lomborg on renewable technology advancements and impact of climate disasters in poor countries. Both agree that climate change requires nuanced thinking and effective solutions.

Ian Bremmer interviews Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first person from Africa to lead the World Trade Organization. They discuss the challenges of global trade, the pandemic's impact on supply chains, the need for fair trade for developing countries, and the broken dispute resolution mechanism at the WTO.

Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker argues that things are getting better today than ever across the world. He uses metrics like laundry to measure human progress. They discuss progress in areas such as war, mortality rates, poverty, and education. They also address the erosion of trust, the impact of globalization and technology on human interaction, and the concerning state of nuclear balance.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres discusses the importance of multilateral solutions, emphasizes peace in Ukraine, addresses the ongoing climate crisis, and highlights the need for a global entity to regulate artificial intelligence in an exclusive interview for the GZERO World podcast.

Gary Marcus, cognitive scientist and AI researcher, discusses the recent advances and risks of generative AI. He explains the limitations of large language models like ChatGPT, their difficulty with truth, and the potential impact on society. Marcus explores future advancements, challenges in technology, and the essential role of humans in AI. He emphasizes the need for effective governance and regulation to ensure transparency and safety in AI systems.

Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, and Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Inflection AI, discuss the explosive growth and potential risks of generative AI. They propose 5 principles for effective AI governance, emphasizing the urgency of regulating AI without stifling innovation. The podcast explores the challenges of US-China collaboration in AI and the need for open and transparent governance. Worst and best case scenarios of unregulated AI are also discussed.

In this podcast, Ian Bremmer explores the rise of antisemitism and its historical roots, featuring Noa Tishby, an Israeli actress and activist. They discuss the troubling increase in antisemitic incidents, the boundary between criticism of Israeli policies and antisemitism, and when extremist politics cross into hate. The podcast also covers the negative portrayal of Israel on college campuses, the impact of George Soros obsession on Israel's democracy, and the prospects for peace in the region through the Abraham Accords.

China is undoubtedly the biggest economic success story of our lifetime.   Between 1978 and 2017, China averaged almost 10% year-over-year GDP growth. Decades of pro-investment policies transformed China from a closed, centrally-planned economy to an economic powerhouse that could rival the US.   But in the last decade, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been moving the country back to its socialist roots, with major crackdowns in tech, real estate, and foreign investment. Xi’s vision is one of almost total state control, where businesses conform to the goals of the Chinese Communist Party, not the other way around.   Can communist ideology mixed with capitalist ambition sustain growth into the future? Is Xi setting up China for another four decades of economic success? And what do China’s citizens make of its return to socialist roots?   To discuss all that and more on the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Shaun Rein, Founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group, based in Shanghai.   Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

A year and a half after Russia’s invasion, we’re looking at the state of war in Ukraine on the GZERO World Podcast. Why hasn’t Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive been more effective?   Things are going more slowly and less successfully than NATO commanders had hoped and expected, Ian Bremmer explains, based on his conversations with high-ranking officials. And although it looks like Ukraine’s military has recently launched a major thrust towards the south towards the Sea of Asov, the tide of war has yet to meaningfully change.   So what explains the disappointing results thus far? Is the West not doing enough to provide Ukrainian support? And if a military resolution to the conflict isn’t coming any time soon, could a diplomatic solution be back on the table? To discuss all that and more, Ian is joined by former US ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch. Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.