Overview
"Political Futures" is a series of video conversations between Ian Bremmer (Eurasia Group) and Joel Rosenthal (Carnegie Council) on the risks to look out for in 2009.
MAR 11, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Mar 09 Segment 5: The Fat Tail (8:51 mins)
How can the economic impact of political instabilities be predicted and managed? How well positioned is the United States to deal with shocks?
MAR 10, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Mar 09 Segment 4: The Petro-states (6:13 mins)
Everyone is affected by the global economic crisis. But what are the special challenges facing petro-states, such as Venezuela, Iran, and Iraq?
MAR 10, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Mar 09 Segment 3: US Foreign Policy (4:53 mins)
Is the new U.S. administration off to a good start with its approach to foreign policy?
MAR 10, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Mar 09 Segment 2: Obama (7:16 mins)
How is President Obama managing the country in an environment of fear and anger caused by the economic crisis?
MAR 10, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Mar 09 Segment 1: Davos (5:13 mins)
The news out of Davos is that this is the year of governments. Globally decisions are being made by public sectors, not Wall Street. But ...
FEB 25, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Feb 09 Segment 5: China and U.S. Foreign Policy Making (3:53 mins)
Are the US and China truly co-dependent, as many claim? What is the future of the US-China relationship, both economically and politically? What are the ...
FEB 24, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Feb 09 Segment 4: Israel, Iran, Cuba, Russia (5:50 mins)
Are we on track with diplomatic engagement with Iran? Are the Israelis going to attack Iran to slow down the Iranian nuclear program? How will ...
FEB 24, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Feb 09 (Video in full) (27:12 mins)
Ian Bremmer (Eurasia Group) and Joel Rosenthal (Carnegie Council) discuss top risks for 2009, including the dangers of over-regulation; Bush legacy issues, such as Guantanamo; climate ...
FEB 24, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Feb 09 Segment 3: Global Structural Issues (5:38 mins)
Ian Bremmer and Joel Rosenthal discuss two critical global structural issues that the Obama administration faces: climate change and nuclear non-proliferation.
FEB 24, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Feb 09 Segment 2: Bush Legacy Issues (5:45 mins)
Closing Guantanamo, the Israel/Palestine situation, the "War on Terror," Iraq--how should Obama deal with these issues, and what should his priorities be?