Gaza, Ukraine, and the End of American Reliability — with Ian Bremmer | Prof G Conversations

Scott speaks with Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, about the state of geopolitics at a moment of uncertainty. They discuss Trump’s combative stance at the UN General Assembly, the possibility of a peace deal in Gaza, and America’s shifting strategy on Russia and Ukraine. Ian also weighs in on whether the United Nations still has a role in solving global crises, and what all this means for the future of U.S. leadership.

Follow Ian, @ianbremmer.


Timestamps
00:00 - In This Episode
000:48 - What were your takeaways from UN week and Trump's speech?
03:44 - Is Trump right in claiming that the UN has lost its purpose?
07:30 - Is the UN where big global problems go to die of bureaucracy?
15:59 - Ad Break
19:24 - What is your view on the Gaza war and prospects for a Middle East peace deal?
25:38 - Is this peace deal just a play by Netanyahu to prolong the war?
30:44 - Are we dealing with a conflict where Hamas views civilian deaths as martyrdom, not loss?
35:04 - What is America's stance towards Ukraine right now?
41:43 - Should we arm Ukraine and help them damage Russia’s oil capacity to end the war?
48:56 - Ad Break
52:24 - Which side has the momentum on the ground in Ukraine?
54:36 - What is the likelihood of a government shutdown, and what dynamics are at play?
55:51 - Do Republicans have the upper hand right now?
1:00:03 - How do you process the chaos and constant onslaught of news?


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