In this episode of TED Explains the World, political scientist Ian Bremmer examines the potential consequences of Donald Trump's re-election as President of the United States. He delves into the election results, emphasizing how economic concerns like inflation and immigration, along with disinformation and voter discontent with the current administration, played significant roles. Bremmer anticipates that Trump's foreign policy will lean towards unilateralism, which could result in a reevaluation of the Ukraine conflict, changes in US-China relations influenced by Elon Musk, and an increased risk of military tensions with Iran. He also raises alarms about the diminishing shared values between the US and its allies, stemming from Trump's dismissal of multilateralism and democratic principles.
