Six months into a catastrophic war in Iran — and with no end in sight for the war in Ukraine — the world is embroiled in conflicts with no apparent exit plan. In this interview, political scientist and Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer breaks down what these wars are costing people around the world — and which one he’s more worried might spiral out of control. (This interview, hosted by TED’s Helen Walters, was recorded on July 28, 2026.)
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@jonathanport5002
July 29, 2026 at 2:44 pm
You guys have a podcast? It is easier 😮
@Moucharaka
July 29, 2026 at 2:52 pm
It is Netanyahu’s war with American taxpayers’ money and the blood of US soldiers. For how long will the American people remain hostages to the Israelis and Zionists?
@pynerajesh
July 29, 2026 at 3:04 pm
Learn from Operation Sindoor
Study and research on it, how the plan has been made with clear exit plan for Operation Sindoor.
@ibuxdev
July 29, 2026 at 4:39 pm
😆Andhbhakt at its best!
@N.Y.C.FreddyBling-z9u
July 29, 2026 at 3:54 pm
TED: *(Ian Bremmer) DAMN! He’s DRAGGING THROUGH THIS!
@marsminer5839
July 29, 2026 at 4:10 pm
“No that’s stupid” LOL Love his line delivery
@HabibiBlocksberg1
July 29, 2026 at 4:30 pm
War is there to stay. That’s like it’s always been… Especially when greedy people earn endless blood money. Still in midage Century thanks of propaganda on all sides.
@sidewinder2057
July 29, 2026 at 4:37 pm
The guy on the thumbnail seems lost and confused af
@janesmy6267
July 29, 2026 at 8:53 pm
Hahaha can’t unsee that now
@feca4654
July 29, 2026 at 4:54 pm
The most obvious conclusion is that trump doesn’t mind at all the Hormuz situation
The US is selling a lot of hydrocarbons, a lot more than before the war
@GeoDevine
July 29, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Ian Bremmer stupidity, propaganda and sociopathy is shocking and a testament to the level of American “intellectuals”.
@udti-chingari
July 29, 2026 at 6:03 pm
only one of them is war. other is pure terrorism.
@rawtim3
July 29, 2026 at 7:01 pm
Trump needs this war to keep going so he can hold onto power. Just like his boyfriend Pukin
@brucegarland5145
July 29, 2026 at 7:33 pm
Rather than leaking, why don’t advisors resign?
@PlayToe-u7i
July 29, 2026 at 8:27 pm
The war in Ukraine will end when Putin is out of power, which will probably require his death.
@oldpainterguy5213
July 29, 2026 at 9:22 pm
Your TDS is showing