GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Singapore's global moment, with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam
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Jan 31, 2026 
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore and seasoned policymaker, discusses how a small city-state navigates radical global uncertainty. He talks about coalition-building beyond single powers. He explores AI governance, risks, and Singapore’s role as a neutral convener. He outlines lifelong learning and public-private strategies to future-proof the workforce.
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Radical Uncertainty Demands New Frameworks
- The world has entered an era of radical uncertainty where old global verities no longer apply.
- Countries must construct new frameworks or coalitions to address shared challenges despite lacking a single dominant power.
Coalitions, Not A Single Leader
- Many global problems no longer require leadership by a single dominant power but need coalitions with sufficient economic and technical weight.
- Multiple, domain-organized coalitions can supply new multilateralism to address climate, health, and trade.
Urgency Is Breaking Political Inertia
- Countries are moving faster to form practical alliances because political inertia is dissipating due to urgency.
- This shift opens space for small and medium powers to exercise agency in global governance.