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Ian Bremmer on the Risks America Poses to the World

The Ezra Klein Show US

Ian Bremmer, one of the world's foremost geopolitical analysts, joins Ezra Klein to dissect the chaos in American foreign policy as two major crises unfold simultaneously: escalating conflict with Iran and high-stakes negotiations with China. The conversation goes beyond news headlines to examine what America's incoherent approach means for global stability and whether Trump has any coherent strategy at all. Essential listening for anyone trying to make sense of where U.S. foreign policy is headed and what risks it poses to the world order.

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