Ian Bremmer

From Pelosi to Xi, Trump's tough year ahead

Democrat resurgence makes life harder for U.S. president, including in Asia

Most effective approach for likely targets, including China, may be to ride out the assaults

A frustrated Iran's role in Middle East conflicts could become less predictable

Both governments will keep squeezing, each believing the other is more vulnerable

Beijing's global ambition poses 'world's biggest geopolitical risk'

Countries go shopping for best deal on investment, welcome Beijing's cash

Cities, states go it alone to forge their own agreements with other nations

With no leaders, the international community cannot address collective problems

Even a best-case scenario would mean decades of hardship

Feeble field of candidates could be harbinger of financial turbulance