Ian Bremmer - Top Geopolitical Risks of 2025 | Prof G Conversations

Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss what he believes are the year’s top geopolitical risks. These risks include the breakdown of the global order, Trump’s return to office, along with escalating tensions between major powers all over the world. Follow Ian, @ianbremmer. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Eurasia Group's 2025 risks report says we're heading back to the 'law of the jungle.' What does that mean? 5:50 Given how we're handling Iran, Russia, and China, do you think the U.S. is still the king of the jungle? 10:59 Given the U.S. dominance, do you think our alliances, like NATO, are weakening and making the world more dangerous? 14:26 Trump’s tough talk got allies to spend more, but will it take them a long time to catch up to the U.S. in defense? 17:50 With big donors calling the shots, has America become a kleptocracy? 20:53 Do you think what happened in Syria is a net positive or negative for the West, especially with Assad gone? 23:40 Do you think Israel’s actions will make the Middle East safer and more pro-West? 29:12 Do you think Israel is waging this war more humanely than any Western nation has? 33:15 Is there a double standard in how we view violence by Israel versus others, like in Syria or Yemen? 36:24 How can TikTok stop being used to spread division and foreign influence? 39:19 Is Ukraine headed for partition? 43:21 What’s exciting and what's worrying you about your business in 2025? #scottgalloway #podcast #tiktok #middleeast #ukrainewar #israle #hamasvsisrael #nato #geopolitics #war #iranisraelwar #russiaukrainewar #profg #scottgalloway #profgmarkets