Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss major themes and forces shaping the current geopolitical landscape, including the wars in the Middle East and Russia, the impact of China’s ‘managed decline,’ and the impending US election. Follow Ian, @ianbremmer. 00:00 Introduction 01:04 What steps could help fill the global leadership gap, and who’s most likely to lead? 02:38 Is a world with diverse, independent powers healthier, or does global stability rely on having one or two superpowers leading the way? 04:35 What's your view on the Middle East conflict right now? 08:32 What role do Iranian oil revenues play in funding groups like Hamas and Hezbollah? 10:16 How is the Middle East conflict impacting Russia and Ukraine? 14:07 What’s happening on the ground in Ukraine right now? 16:22 What do you mean by China's 'managed decline'? 19:45 Do you think the changes in U.S.-China relations over the past few years reflect a deeper shift in global dynamics? 22:18 How would Harris and Trump differ in their approach to the Middle East, Ukraine, and China? 28:54 Do you believe there can be 'good wars' that lead to stronger alliances and lasting peace? 34:28 Are military actions in the Middle East creating more terrorists despite their intended goals? 39:12 What are your predictions for the upcoming election, considering it's a toss-up? 43:54 What are the dangers of an autocracy when it comes to influencing powerful figures like Jeff Bezos? #scottgalloway #podcast #globalleadership #globalpower #geopolitics #middleeast #israle #palestine #ukrainewar #russiaukrainewar #uschinatradewar #war #biden #harris #trumpvsharris #trump #elections2024 #electionpredictions #jeffbezos #military #chinaeconomy #xijinping #profg