Bio
Ian Bremmer is a political scientist who helps business leaders, policymakers, and the general public make sense of the world around them. He is president and founder of Eurasia Group, the world's leading political risk research and consulting firm, and GZERO Media, a company dedicated to providing intelligent and engaging coverage of international affairs. Bremmer is an independent voice on critical issues around the globe, offering clearheaded insights through speeches, written commentary, and even satirical puppets (really!). He is the host of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, which airs weekly on US national public television. Bremmer is also a frequent guest on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, BBC, Bloomberg, and many others globally.
A prolific writer, he is the author of 10 books, including the New York Times best-seller Us vs Them: The Failure of Globalism which examines the rise of populism across the world. He also serves as the foreign affairs columnist and editor at large for Time magazine. Bremmer currently teaches at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and previously was a professor at New York University. Find him on Facebook, LinkedIn, and regularly tweeting from @IanBremmer.
Featured Work
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?
FEB 24, 2009 • Podcast
Political Futures Feb 09 Segment 1: Top Risks--U.S. Congress (7:53 mins)
What are the top political risks of 2009? Bremmer argues that the rise of the U.S. Congress brings the risk of over-regulation and over-legislation.
JAN 26, 2009 • Podcast
Top Risks and Ethical Decisions 2009
What dangers are lurking for 2009? Taking Eurasia Group's list of Top Risks as a starting point, this lively discussion examines the ethical aspects of these ...