Political scientist Ian Bremer said the United States has become "the biggest driver of geopolitical uncertainty in the world" under President Donald Trump's administration. The professor argued that America's abandonment of established international rules has created unprecedented global instability.
"The Americans are saying, 'We no longer want to play by the rules that we set up historically,'" Bremer said, pointing to policy shifts on trade, security, and international engagement as the primary source of global uncertainty.
Bremer contended that a political revolution is underway in the United States driven by widespread dissatisfaction with economic conditions and political leadership. He claimed this discontent will likely result in significant midterm losses for Trump in November 2026.
He also argued that artificial intelligence development poses severe systemic risks to global security and economy, saying AI models are becoming capable of exploiting software vulnerabilities at an unprecedented scale. Bremer claimed global governance is failing to keep pace with technological advancements, necessitating new frameworks like an AI stability board and international arms control agreements between the United States and China to mitigate emerging risks.
The political scientist also addressed China's long-term strategic investments, saying they position the country to challenge U.S. global leadership though it remains decades behind in military and currency dominance.
Bremer said he had experienced a personal shift in perspective about public service, explaining that he once believed it was "the ultimate expression of how you make a difference" but that "that is no longer true." He noted that opportunities to make a global difference now exist outside of political institutions.
Host Stephen Bartlett agreed with this assessment, stating, "The most powerful people on planet earth are no longer the elected" but rather those who influence the electorate.
Bremer summarized his assessment of current geopolitical risks by stating, "The biggest danger to the United States is America," pointing to domestic political decisions and policy directions as the primary threat.
