10 biggest world threats of 2024, ranked | Ian Bremmer

The United States is the biggest risk in 2024. Here are the other 9, explained by Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► Up next, Ian Bremmer on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ► Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, has been delivering his insightful Top Risks Report for 15 years. The primary objective? To systematically outline how we should approach the world’s most significant threats and opportunities in any given year. Bremmer’s Top Risks report stands in stark contrast to the clickbait and anger-inducing algorithmic news dominating social platforms. Rather than succumbing to sensationalism, the report serves as a rallying point for professionals and the wider public to focus on what truly matters for global success. It navigates the realm of reality, steering away from ideology and personal biases. As we navigate the complexities of 2024, Bremmer says we find ourselves “in the teeth of a geopolitical recession, facing major wars and confrontations with no prospects for an effective response, containment, or useful diplomacy.“ Here, Bremmer presents his top 10 risks demanding our attention and preparation in the year 2024. 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Why a Top Risks report? 01:31 2024 is a geopolitical recession 03:45 #10 Risky business 05:07 #9 El Niño is back 07:03 #8 No room for error 09:05 #7 The fight for critical minerals 11:23 #6 No China recovery 12:52 #5 The axis of rouges 15:50 #4 Ungoverned AI 18:53 #3 Partitioned Ukraine 21:34 #2 Middle East on the brink 24:53 #1 The US vs. itself 28:55 The case for optimism in 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive access to full interviews, early access to new releases, Big Think merch and more. ►Get Big Think for Business Guide, inspire and accelerate leaders at all levels of your company with the biggest minds in business. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Ian Bremmer: Ian Bremmer is president of GZERO Media and Eurasia Group, the leading global political risk research and consulting firm started in 1998. Today, the company has offices in New York, Washington, and London, as well as a network of experts and resources around the world. Bremmer has authored several books, including the national bestseller The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations? More on Eurasia Group ► More on GZERO Media ►