Political Futures, 2009

Overview

"Political Futures" is a series of video conversations between Ian Bremmer (Eurasia Group) and Joel Rosenthal (Carnegie Council) on the risks to look out for in 2009.

MAR 11, 2009 • Podcast

Political Futures Mar 09 Segment 5: The Fat Tail (8:51 mins)

How can the economic impact of political instabilities be predicted and managed? How well positioned is the United States to deal with shocks?

MAR 10, 2009 • Podcast

Political Futures Mar 09 Segment 4: The Petro-states (6:13 mins)

Everyone is affected by the global economic crisis. But what are the special challenges facing petro-states, such as Venezuela, Iran, and Iraq?

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?