IAN BREMMER
Ian Bremmer is a globally recognised political scientist and the founder of Eurasia Group, the world’s leading firm on political risk. Credited with introducing the concept of political risk to financial markets, Ian has shaped how global leaders understand the intersection of politics and economics.
As a foreign affairs columnist for Time magazine and a best-selling author, he brings sharp, data-informed insight to every stage he steps onto—advising CEOs, investors, diplomats, and heads of state on the world’s most pressing geopolitical challenges.
If you are looking to book a world-renowned expert to speak on global affairs, geopolitical risk, and international leadership? Ian Bremmer is a leading political scientist and keynote speaker trusted by global businesses, governments, and conferences to explain complex world issues with clarity, insight—and even a touch of humour.
As the Founder and President of Eurasia Group, the top global political risk research firm, and GZERO Media, Ian Bremmer helps audiences understand the political and economic forces shaping the future. His keynotes deliver fresh, practical perspectives on world events, populism, global power shifts, AI, and more—making him one of the most in-demand speakers for leadership conferences, policy forums, and corporate strategy sessions.
Why Book Ian Bremmer as Your Keynote Speaker?
Trusted Global Authority – Ian pioneered political risk analysis on Wall Street and coined the term “G-Zero World,” now widely referenced in global leadership circles.
Author of 11 Books – Including the New York Times bestsellers Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism and The Power of Crisis.
Engaging Presenter – Known for breaking down complex topics in a relatable way through his weekly show GZERO World with Ian Bremmer.
Media Contributor – Regularly appears on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and is Foreign Affairs Columnist for TIME magazine.
Academic Credibility – A Columbia University professor with a PhD in political science from Stanford University.
Ian’s talks are ideal for leadership and strategy events, business summits looking to understand geopolitical risk, conferences on international relations, economics, or technology, government and policy forums, audiences seeking global context with a human touch.
Whether you need a speaker who can explain the impact of AI on global governance or help your audience understand rising geopolitical tensions, Ian Bremmer delivers insights that stick—and incite action.
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TOPICS
Managing Risk in an Unstable World
To navigate globalization, every business decision-maker weighs economic variables when considering overseas investments or market exposure. But to spot crucial opportunities and manage risk, they must also understand the political factors and trends changing our world in real-time. Whether it’s increasingly contentious relations between China and the United States, the war in Ukraine, a more complex regulatory environment in Europe, a newly global focus from India, surges of populism in Latin America, heightened competition in Africa, or dozens of other politically driven trends, political analyst and entrepreneur Ian Bremmer will detail how political risk is creating new sets of business winners and losers.
Navigating the Geopolitical Recession
For the past 15 years, the post-Cold War global order has been breaking down, leaving us to respond to a series of crises with both political, market, and business implications. Ian Bremmer explains that geopolitics has entered a bust cycle. The world’s most powerful country— the United States — has become the most politically dysfunctional rich-world country. The world’s most important bilateral relationship — US-China —is deteriorating more quickly than leaders can build new guardrails. Today’s global institutions no longer reflect the world’s true balance of power. The result: a growing vacuum of leadership and cross-border coordination. This geopolitical recession will continue to limit our ability to respond to crises like the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, climate change, and the emergence of disruptive new technologies.
What comes after the G-Zero world order?
Today, it’s not governments but the world’s powerhouse tech companies that set the rules in the digital world. They, not our elected leaders, decide how you and I share ideas and information. They have extraordinary real-time, real-world power. How will the technology titans use that power?
OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE:-
- Geopolitics and the future of the global order
- Geopolitical implications of AI
- The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence
BIOGRAPHY
Ian Bremmer is an internationally respected political scientist and keynote speaker dedicated to helping business leaders, policymakers, and the public understand the fast-changing dynamics of global politics. As the founder and president of Eurasia Group, the world’s leading political risk research and consulting firm, and GZERO Media, he offers sharp, often witty, commentary on international affairs—sometimes with the help of satirical puppets.
Through his eleven books, including Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism and The Power of Crisis, Ian examines the rise of populism, the future of global cooperation, and how crises like climate change and technological disruption can lead to transformative opportunities. His thought leadership is grounded in real-world impact, having brought political risk analysis to Wall Street and developed the first global political risk index (GPRI). He also coined the term “G-Zero,” now widely used to describe a leaderless global order.
Ian’s expertise extends beyond boardrooms and briefing rooms—he hosts the weekly show GZERO World, breaking down complex geopolitical topics for mainstream audiences. A familiar presence on CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC, Ian is also the foreign affairs columnist for TIME magazine, offering insights on current events with clarity and authority.
He holds a PhD in political science from Stanford University and teaches at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Ian previously taught at New York University and earned his bachelor’s degree in international relations from Tulane University.
Since launching Eurasia Group in 1998 with just $25,000, Ian has grown it into a global enterprise with a team of experts in over 90 countries. He also contributes to the global conversation on artificial intelligence as rapporteur for the United Nations High-Level Advisory Body on AI. Despite a career spanning policy, media, academia, and finance, Ian remains approachable and grounded—committed to helping global audiences better understand the risks and realities shaping the world today.
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