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11/18/2024

The death toll from 14 months of war in Sudan is much higher than previously reported.

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine’s Sudan Research Group reported that over 60,000 people have died in the Khartoum region alone.

60,000: The death toll from 14 months of war in Sudan is much higher than previously reported, according to a new study. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine’s Sudan Research Group reported that over 60,000 people have died in the Khartoum region alone – far more than the 20,178 de...

11/17/2024

More campaign spending did not mean more votes for the Democrats this election cycle.

Learn more about the voting shifts from 2020 to 2024:

The votes are still being tallied following Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential election, but looking at preliminary voter data gives clues to what happened in the American electorate last week.

11/17/2024

When Trump shocked the world by getting himself elected in 2016, Gerald Butts was Justin Trudeau's most important advisor.

This time, he thinks things "will be harder" for Canada. In the latest GZERO North newsletter, we ask Butts how Trump 2.0 will impact America's northern neighbor.

When Donald Trump shocked the world by getting elected in 2016, Gerald Butts was the most important adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and played a key role in the tumultuous but ultimately successful negotiation of the USMCA. Stephen Maher sat down with Butts to discuss the prospects for Cana...

11/17/2024

The world is quietly being reshaped by a demographic time bomb: Birthrates are plummeting and government baby-boosting efforts are falling flat.

Ian Bremmer explains: Instead of turning back the demographic clock, is it time to start rethinking the future of aging?

11/17/2024

Deepfakes didn't significantly alter electoral outcomes this year, but they did pollute the information ecosystem and erode public trust in online info, says Microsoft's Teresa Hutson.

At the Paris Peace Forum, she and GZERO's Tony Maciulis discussed rebuilding trust in the AI age.

11/17/2024

Will Germany finally step up as a geopolitical leader, or will it continue to punch below its weight? For the next government, there may be no more kicking this can down the road, writes Ian Bremmer.

Read his breakdown of Germany’s political crisis.

While the United States was still busy counting votes, Germany’s ruling coalition led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz suddenly fell apart last Wednesday, plunging Europe’s largest economy into chaos.

11/17/2024

Democrats need a better media strategy – one that acknowledges how podcasters and streamers have leaped into a vacuum of media trust, writes Alex Kliment.

But can they "build" a Joe Rogan of their own?

Read his latest column:

There are times in life when it is important to listen to Mike Tyson. For the Democrats, right now is one of those times. Senior Writer Alex Kliment looks at why Dems need to find and support their very own "Joe Rogan"-like superstars.

11/17/2024

The election result means a kneecapped America at COP29, says Ian Bremmer.

Read: China is driving the climate bus.

World

11/17/2024

Global inequality is expected to get the most attention at this year’s G20 Summit, says Eurasia Group expert Julia Thomson.

Here's what to expect from the summit amid geopolitical tensions fanned by wars in Europe and the Middle East and Trump’s reelection.

Amid geopolitical tensions fanned by wars in Europe and the Middle East and Donald Trump’s reelection in the US, world heads of state will gather in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Leaders’ Summit from Nov. 18-19. We sat down with Eurasia Group expert Julia Thomson to learn more about this year’s G...

11/16/2024

Toronto is anticipating up to 500,000 visitors as Taylor Swift plays six shows in the city.

The concerts are expected to generate roughly CA$282 million for Toronto.

500,000: Toronto is anticipating up to 500,000 visitors as pop superstar Taylor Swift plays six shows in the Canadian city, with the first set for Thursday evening. The concerts are expected to generate roughly CA$282 million for Toronto.44: Russian drone attacks on Ukraine have increased 44% since....

11/16/2024

Trump’s proposed tariffs on China "could be an industry killer” for AI, Mercatus Center fellow Matthew Mittelsteadt says. “No amount of trade protection will ‘reshore’ what cannot be restored."

Read more on what Trump means for AI:

Artificial intelligence was not a primary focus of the US presidential campaign for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, and AI-generated disinformation did not disrupt election proceedings like many experts feared. Still, with Republicans looking set for a clean sweep of the White House and both c...

11/16/2024

Protectionism could derail efforts to reduce global poverty, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan tells GZERO's Tony Maciulis at the Paris Peace Forum.

"If trade is weak and investment is weak, what are the opportunities for growth for the developing countries?"

11/16/2024

Trump's Cabinet is tasked with radically transforming every part of government. There are three goals: reformation, reduction, and, most critically, reprisal, writes our Publisher Evan Solomon.

Read his latest column on what to expect from Trump’s Team of Reprisals.

Cabinet-building has long been crucial for both the success of a presidency and the direction of the United States. From the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln to Donald Trump, the team often tells the tale of power. Publisher Evan Solomon looks at what Trump’s Cabinet picks are telling us all.

11/16/2024

We are facing a "crisis of peacemaking," says Dr. Comfort Ero, President and CEO of the International Crisis Group.

At the Paris Peace Forum, she and GZERO's Tony Maciulis discuss what's behind the surge in conflicts around the world and the growing challenge of achieving peace.

11/16/2024

The US is by far the largest destination for Canada's exports.

Here's a look at how Trump's proposed tariffs could cook Canada's economy.

Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs against China to 60% and to impose a blanket tariff of at least 10% on imports from every other country, friend or foe. So what does that mean for America's northern neighbor? Here’s a look at just how dependent Canada’s economy is on the US, and the key...

11/16/2024

Yes, the new Trump administration will be more MAGA/populist on some issues ... but not as many as you'd think, says Ian Bremmer.

He explains why in his latest .

11/15/2024

Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election caused a spike in US college students seeking to do what?

Flex your news knowledge with our latest quiz.

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

11/15/2024

At the APEC summit in Peru this week, the specter of Trump’s proposed tariffs looms large over the proceedings.

Biden will meet with Xi Jinping, but with just a few weeks left of his presidency, expectations are low that much will come from the meeting.

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima, Peru, this week, the specter of Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs is looming large over the proceedings.