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Two wars, no clear exit plan. Now what?

Ian Bremmer · TED

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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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Institution
TED
Department
TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer
Speaker
Ian Bremmer
Year
2026
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Earth and environment, Economics, Business and management, Society and politics
Source
TED
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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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