The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway The Biggest Global Risks for 2026 — with Ian Bremmer
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Jan 8, 2026 
Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, delves into the pressing global risks for 2026. He discusses the implications of Trump's political revolution on U.S. foreign policy, including his unique take on adversaries like China and Europe. Bremmer also examines Europe's fragility under populism and the rising threats from Russia against NATO. He shares insights on the competition in global energy, the challenges posed by AI, and his optimistic outlook despite these risks, highlighting resilience in regions like India and the Gulf.
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Greenland Plan: Inducements, Not Invasion
- Bremmer called the Greenland plan 'incredibly stupid' and argued Denmark would never accept U.S. sovereignty claims.
- He clarified the administration intends inducements and information operations rather than military action.
U.S. Political Revolution Is In Progress
- Bremmer says a U.S. political revolution is already underway: Trump aims to make the administrative state fully loyal to him.
- He warns this structural change could be historically significant even if it ultimately fails.
Judge Revolution By Checks And Pushback
- Bremmer highlights watching which actions break norms and which are stopped as a way to judge the revolution's success.
- Track legal pushback and institutional constraints to assess how far structural changes will proceed.
