The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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World Collapse Expert (Ian Bremmer): The Real Crisis Is What Comes After Trump
1 hour 39 minutes Posted Apr 16, 2026 at 5:00 am.
Intro
The Report Warning of 2026’s Biggest Global Threats
Are We Watching International Cooperation Collapse in Real Time?
The Real Motive Behind Trump’s Most Controversial Moves
The Hidden Forces Driving the Iran War
The Critical Mistake That Escalated the Iran Conflict
Who Really Holds Power Inside Iran?
Why the U.S. Blocked the Strait of Hormuz—and What It Triggered
How the Lebanon–Iran War Spiral Began
What Could Have Prevented This Crisis From Unfolding?
The Unexpected Shifts in the Middle East
The Real Impact of Trump’s Impulse-Driven Decisions
The Path That Could Change Everything
Russia and China’s Calculated Response to the Iran War
What Europe Got Wrong and Why It Matters Now
China’s Long-Term Strategy: Where Does It Leave America?
A Brief Break—But What Comes Next Matters More
I Predicted 2025—Here’s What’s Coming Next
Why AI Could Trigger a Global Economic Shock
The Unseen Workforce Powering AI’s Rise
Rising Public Anger: Why Elites and AI Leaders Are Under Fire
Is Universal Basic Income Becoming Inevitable?
The Growing Problems Big Tech Can’t Solve
Can the Tech Oligarchy Actually Be Stopped?
Is a True “Utopia” Possible—or Just a Myth?
Why Public Service Matters More Than Ever Today
At the End of Life: What Will Your Choices Really Mean?
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Show notes
After predicting the world’s biggest risks for over 25 years, Geopolitical Expert Ian Bremmer reveals the top 10 risks for 2026, and why the AI job threat is far bigger than people think!
Ian Bremmer is a political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, a leading political risk research and consulting firm, and GZERO Media, a global affairs media company. He is also a Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and the author of several books, including, “The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World”.
He explains:
◼️Why the US has become the biggest driver of global instability
◼️How China is quietly winning the long-term power and resources game
◼️The AI threat that could hack banks, infrastructure, and entire economies
◼️Why millions of jobs could disappear and trigger political backlash
◼️How collapsing global leadership is creating a dangerous “G-Zero” world
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