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 00:00 Intro 02:04 The Report Warning of 2026’s Biggest Global Threats 07:04 Are We Watching International Cooperation Collapse in Real Time? 10:25 The Real Motive Behind Trump’s Most Controversial Moves 12:54 The Hidden Forces Driving the Iran War 19:12 The Critical Mistake That Escalated the Iran Conflict 20:38 Who Really Holds Power Inside Iran? 22:42 Why the U.S. Blocked the Strait of Hormuz—and What It Triggered 27:42 How the Lebanon–Iran War Spiral Began 29:36 What Could Have Prevented This Crisis From Unfolding? 32:00 The Unexpected Shifts in the Middle East 35:27 The Real Impact of Trump’s Impulse-Driven Decisions 41:01 The Path That Could Change Everything 45:21 Russia and China’s Calculated Response to the Iran War 48:19 What Europe Got Wrong - and Why It Matters Now 52:08 China’s Long-Term Strategy: Where Does It Leave America? 58:08 A Brief Break—But What Comes Next Matters More 01:00:14 I Predicted 2025—Here’s What’s Coming Next 01:04:31 Why AI Could Trigger a Global Economic Shock 01:06:28 The Unseen Workforce Powering AI’s Rise 01:10:13 Rising Public Anger: Why Elites and AI Leaders Are Under Fire 01:14:57 Is Universal Basic Income Becoming Inevitable? 01:16:22 The Growing Problems Big Tech Can’t Solve 01:22:42 Can the Tech Oligarchy Actually Be Stopped? 01:28:14 Is a True “Utopia” Possible? 01:34:55 Why Public Service Matters More Than Ever Today 01:38:07 At the End of Life: What Will Your Choices Really Mean? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Ian: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HII48p9 YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4yJPMn2 Eurasia Group - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Jhf7nJ You can purchase Ian’s book ‘“The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World”, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6YBkvoW The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett
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I am so exasperated by these people who say the coming AI replacement is a great opportunity “if we share the wealth”. We have complete abundance now. Every person on this planet could be fed. We don’t do that. There would have to be a complete reprogramming of everyone on the planet away from capitalism to suddenly become great sharers. And it’s even more incredible to hear such nonsense come directly after 30 minutes of examples proving that every nation in the world is totally driven by self-interest.
Could you bring a non american Middle East expert on this show? There are plenty of them and it is really tiring to listen only to the US view and unhistorical or selective perspectives.
I can almost guarantee my comment will get overlooked, but we get these podcast with extremely powerful and informative people and I’m glad we can do that. I was wondering if one of these videos we could get a local farmer or a local worker to get what they go through and hear how they are trying screw our farm lands
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Why do I feel like I am being brainwashed rather than informed?
Could you please add the recording date to video/ description when you're discussing current topics?
The number one risk in America is the abysmal education system.
Interesting that occupying 5-7km of land in the south of Lebanon requires bombing residential buildings in Beirut.
it's kinda crazy how nobody's talking about the forbidden book called Project Veilgate by Kaiven Morrick.
"Worrying is like paying a debt you don't owe" (Mark Twain)
At this point in time I'm in two minds whether or not we can call ourselves an intelligent species with free will.
Please do a podcast on the Israeli settlers, I watched a documentary the other day and it disturbed me how these people can take over other people's land just like that!
I stop watching after 29:30 ...
did the zionist expert forget to mention the west overthrew the iranian leader in 70,s and installed the west controlled shah ?
1:29:36 "When you spend all of your time on your smartphone, that is a computer programming a human being". Good observation
Man, we live in crazy times
Why should Iran respect Israel's right to exist when Israel does not respect its neighboring countries' sovereignties?
The people who want Utopia are ignorant to the one thing you can never change, Human Nature.
Privatized profits while "Socializing The Loses" isn't just stealing the assets the global working class pay for; it's driving them into a deteriorating way of life, hopeless, homeless and jobless.
You cannot compare ancient civilizations like Turkey, China, Russia, Iran, and Egypt with the Americas. Their national bonds are centuries old. While Iran allowed nuclear inspections, Israel continues to evade the NPT and hide its arsenal. The US is losing its regional influence due to Israeel’s actions. Netanyahuu is the one sabotaging negotiations and targeting the innocent; he is the true barrier to stability