The Iran War Has No Exit — ft. Ian Bremmer
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Apr 30, 2026
Political risk expert Ian Bremmer reveals the high-stakes geopolitical fallout of the ongoing Iran war and Trump's shifting international alliances. He outlines a chilling possibility: that President Trump might prioritize personal financial enrichment over long-term US security, potentially compromising Taiwan to secure lucrative deals with Beijing.
Key insight: Ian Bremmer suggests a non-zero probability that Trump might effectively trade Taiwan's defense umbrella for personal enrichment, noting that Chinese officials would be derelict in their duty not to leverage this possibility.
