Ian Bremmer

Bremmer is a foreign affairs columnist and editor-at-large at TIME. He is the president of Eurasia Group, a political-risk consultancy, and GZERO Media, a company dedicated to providing intelligent and engaging coverage of international affairs. He teaches applied geopolitics at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and his most recent book is Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism.

Secretary-General Tygve Lie (lower left), of Norway, stoops for a close view as workmen set the cornerstone at the new United Nations headquarters, Oct. 24, 1949. Looking up from the dais below are President Truman and other U.S. and foreign dignitaries. A huge U.N. flag, flanked by the colors of the 59 member nations, provides a backdrop.

The United Nations At 75: It Has Never Been More Needed Nor Under Greater Threat

As the United Nations celebrates its 75th anniversary this week, its limita...

As the United Nations celebrates its 75th anniversary this week, its limitations have never been more apparent. Neither has its necessity. I’m a political scientist by training, focusing on international relations. The first thing they...

From left: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, President Donald Trump, and Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, walk out to a balcony at the White House in Washington, during a signing ceremony for the Abraham Accords, Tuesday, Sept. 15

President Trump Deserves Credit for Israel's New Status in the Middle East

In a year like 2020—where each passing day makes history, and not in a good...

In a year like 2020—where each passing day makes history, and not in a good way—it’s hard to appreciate good news. We got some this week; on Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain...

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe bows to the national flag at the start of a press conference announcing he will resign over health problems on August 28, at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo

What Japanese Politics Looks Like After Abe's Resignation

The Shinzo Abe era of Japanese politics came to a sudden end in August with...

The Shinzo Abe era of Japanese politics came to a sudden end in August with the surprise announcement that Japan’s longest-serving prime minister was stepping down to deal with serious (but not life-threatening) health issues....

Malians supporting the recent overthrow of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita gather to celebrate in Bamako on Aug. 21

What Happens Next in Mali After the Coup

For some countries, a pandemic and a global economic depression just isn’t ...

For some countries, a pandemic and a global economic depression just isn’t enough drama. A couple weeks ago, members of Mali’s military launched a coup in the west African nation to seize power from the...

Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with regional officials via tele link in his residence on March 30

Why Putin Is Unlikely to Come to Belarusian President Lukashenko's Rescue

Another government friendly to Moscow is in trouble. As Belarus continues t...

Another government friendly to Moscow is in trouble. As Belarus continues to be gripped by protests following rigged presidential elections on Aug. 9, many expect to see Russia's Vladimir Putin intervene. Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus' President...

Antigovernment protest in Beirut on Aug. 8, four days after the deadly port explosion.

Lebanon Should Seize This Devastating Moment for Lasting Change

Lebanon was on edge even before last week’s horrific explosions in Beirut’s...

Lebanon was on edge even before last week’s horrific explosions in Beirut’s port. The country recently returned to lockdown following a spike in coronavirus cases. Lebanon had registered just under 5,700 cases and 70 deaths...

Businesses remain boarded up in mid-Manhattan, with U.S. unemployment at 11.1% in June

The Next Global Depression Is Coming and Optimism Won’t Slow It Down

Forget rapid recovery. COVID-19 will bring prolonged economic pain