Scott speaks with Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, about the state of geopolitics at a moment of uncertainty. They discuss Trump’s combative stance at the UN General Assembly, the possibility of a peace deal in Gaza, and America’s shifting strategy on Russia and Ukraine. Ian also weighs in on whether the United Nations still has a role in solving global crises, and what all this means for the future of U.S. leadership.

Follow Ian, @ianbremmer.

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