In this podcast episode, Ian Bremmer offers a thought-provoking look at the complex challenges and opportunities the world will face in 2024. He highlights the troubling lack of strong global leadership amid escalating nuclear threats and geopolitical tensions. Bremmer stresses the urgent need to confront these nuclear risks while also recognizing the ongoing trends of globalization and technological advancement, especially in AI. He warns about the repercussions of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the democratic struggles within the United States, and the importance of countries like Japan stepping up to take on greater leadership roles on the global stage.