“Why No One Is Running the World Anymore”
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Title: Every Nation For Itself
Author: Ian Bremmer
Category: Politics & Current Affairs, Economics & Global Markets
What happens when no single country has the power or will to lead the global order? Sam and Sophie sit with Ian Bremmer's unsettling answer: we're already living in a G-Zero world, and it's not a temporary transition but a lasting condition.
They walk through the key forces behind this shift—the 2008 financial crisis, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, China's rise without responsibility, and Europe's internal divisions. The episode explores the consequences: trade wars, security vacuums, and the erosion of institutions that kept peace for decades. Bremmer's scenarios—optimistic cooperation, pessimistic conflict, and a messy middle—each get a turn.
If you've felt the ground shifting under global politics and want to understand why, this episode names what's happening and what it means for countries and individuals. The takeaway: resilience and strategic clarity matter more than ever.
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00:00What Is the G-Zero World?01:06Why the US Stepped Back01:39Why China Won't Step Up02:16Consequences and Scenarios03:44What It Means for Us
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