The Iran War Has No Exit — ft. Ian Bremmer | Prof G Conversations

Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to break down a world in flux. They discuss the Iran war, the unraveling of U.S. alliances, and why global tensions are rising across the Middle East, Europe, and China. Ian explains what a more fragmented world means for American power and why the global order may be entering a more unstable phase. Also, friendly reminder that we're live on Substack. Subscribe at profgmedia.com to get ad-free versions of all our podcasts, the full archive of Scott’s newsletters, and exclusive content including deep dives, livestream conversations, and subscriber Q&As. Timestamps 00:00 - In This Episode 00:39 - What’s the current state of play in geopolitics? 03:13 - Why did the UAE leave OPEC? 12:15 - Who has more leverage right now, Washington or Tehran? 16:30 - Has the U.S. backed itself into a corner in this conflict? 22:09 - Can the U.S. feasibly exit without securing free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz? 24:53 - Ad Break 26:22 - What’s the state of play in the Russia-Ukraine war? 30:00 - Does either side have an incentive to end the conflict? 32:54 - What are your thoughts on Viktor Orbán’s defeat? 35:39 - What's your read on China US relations right now? 40:41 - Is economic engagement a better strategy than confrontation with Cuba? 46:39 - Ad Break 49:08 - What’s your take on the state of both parties heading into the midterms? 52:22 - How plausible is a scenario where Taiwan is compromised for personal gain? 55:36 - Could a private deal undermine U.S. military deterrence in Taiwan? 57:40 - Do you see China pursuing a soft takeover of Taiwan over a blockade? 59:28 - Do you see conditions for a blue wave in the U.S. and across the West? Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://links.profgmedia.com/youtube-... Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://links.profgmedia.com/home #ProfGMedia #ProfGConversations #ProfG #ScottGalloway #Politics #Economy #Tech #Culture #AI #Business #Leadership #Strategy #Innovation #Podcast #Interview #Insights #Culture