Navigating a world of conflicts without clear exit strategies
As wars in Ukraine and Iran continue without apparent resolutions, how do these seemingly endless struggles impact global stability? Political scientist Ian Bremmer examines the rising costs of these conflicts and the danger of a sudden, uncontrollable spiral.
In this interview, recorded on July 28, 2026, Ian Bremmer, the founder of Eurasia Group, analyzes the current state of global warfare. He explores the profound human and global costs of the ongoing war in Ukraine and a catastrophic conflict in Iran that has reached its six-month mark.
Bremmer evaluates the lack of exit plans for these two major wars and discusses which specific conflict poses the greatest risk of spiraling out of control.
Source: Two Wars, No Clear Exit Plan. Now What? | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer
