The Israel-Hamas War — and What It Means for the World | Ian Bremmer | TED

The Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023 stunned the world. In this timely conversation, political scientist Ian Bremmer explains the historical context of the conflict, how Israel might respond and what it means for Jews, Palestinians and the world at large. Listen in for analysis of the unprecedented events, how the US may factor into the global response and how to find reliable information amid the breathless media coverage and the fog of war.

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[andyw_uk]

He's right about people becoming radicalised because of lack of peaceful economic opportunities, and how that's happening in the West, too. There's an old African proverb: ""The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth".

[farhan.zaheer]

As a Muslim, I want to request everyone on this platform to try to tell others around you that we need to respect human life and reject any ideology that supports the killing of innocent civilians. In this era of fake news, we need to be more careful because it is becoming increasingly dangerous everyday... with rising polarisation around us, we need to reject hate and help people around us... 😢

[abdullaayda]

Social media has done nothing but cause me stress, full of hate, extremely polarised and tonnes of misinformation that nobody questions. This is exactly what i needed to see a well balanced and insightful view. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[christinasahin]

Excellent, intelligent, unbiased account of what is happening. So much empathy and fair judgment for all involved. Very helpful and moving to listen to. I wish people of Ian's calibre and moral compass would be in government the world over!! Thank you, Ian.

[SuperDoggy]

"the land being provided for them" ... yeah, how did that come about exactly? What happened to all of the people who were originally living on that land?

[j-manmarkus]

He's absolutely right about social media needong to be held accountable. Meta needs to be slapped with a class action lawsuit for promoting hate.

[helmutschillinger]

When I hear a man like that talk with such clear insight and empathic intention, my heart hurts for what we Germans (my country of birth) have done to the Jews. Such a diverse, educated, curious culture and people, that meshed so well for so long with the German culture and was a major contribution to its intellectual achievements. When I came to America as an immigrant, I met more Jewish people than ever before, and always felt immediately at home. This enrichment of our German society was destroyed and taken from us by a pathological madman.

[empoweredlifeco]

This guy is incredible. Such objective, balanced coverage. A more scientific and level-headed approach to analyzing this entire conflict ... much appreciated.

As an important side note --his comparison of a telephone company to social media sites was so eye opening and an distinction to make with regard to responsibility for the increased hate speech and polarized arguments. He mentioned how a phone company isn't responsible for a single conversation between individuals discussing violence or plans for violence, however the phone company is absolutely responsible if they start going in and listening to those conversations and actively connecting other individuals with violent beliefs and tendencies so they can all group together (aka social media algorithms)--then they should be held liable and appropriately regulated.
...And that is the difference between what some think is free speech infringement, and what is ethically necessary for the sake of sanity and peace... in reality it's a conversation of controlling algorithmic-based pot-stirring as a means to prevent the spread of more international unrest. Adding fuel to a fire that otherwise may burn out on its own, social platforms seem to be roping otherwise well-intentioned folks towards extremism. Maybe because these companies have mastered the art of corralling the most extremist and mentally unstable individuals together to hype one another up in validation, allowing them to post emotionally triggering (and often false/exaggerated) content, which in turn may influence the previously average, non-extremist Joe towards more radical ideas. ... hence further increased global unrest.

[VideoWebb]

Fantastic interview. Bremmer showed his deep knowledge and ability to 'see' the lay of the land of political forces. Well done to the interviewer in drawing out such eloquence.

[anamia]

Ian Bremer is the type of person I needed to hear this news from. Thank you for maintaining a neutral eye and helping people like me to understand the situation and trust the information given

[TheLisa-Al-Gaib]

This is so good I watched it three times.

I have been watching several videos and exploring this issue from all angles. This is, by far the best, most balanced (and most realistic) analysis/summary. Excellent!

[niallmurphy]

Its a good interview in parts but the history needs to be looked into. The meddling of the UK and France in the area and taking land and just planting people there. What happened in isreal was horrible, was terrorism and was completely not the way to make effect. But the lack in the news highlighting the Isreali "operations" that are carried out on Palestinians on a near daily basis where they kill tens of people over and over. There is bad on both sides. Nationalism of this kind on both sides leads to destruction on both sides. And it saddens alot of people and this will polarise many families and friend groups. But the toll it will take on the people on both sides of this conflict will be deep and ever lasting and will breed more contempt in future generations.

[alfredbooth]

The telephone company analogy to social media irresponsibility is PERFECT.

[nabilkhoury]

Most compelling and in-depth analysis I’ve heard so far on the situation. Hats off, I. Bremmer and TED.

[mereniecrosby]

I can't help but feel that this is being manipulated by forces outside of our knowledge or power.

[kentlarsen]

Mr. Bremmer just opened our eyes to all that has and is going on. Before this I believe most of our eyes were closed to what really was happening and how it had and is presently playing out. Please no more mistakes. THANK YOU.

[rondecambio]

This was the first well informed, accurate explanation of the situation.Most importantly not just propaganda for either one side or the other.Wish there were more voices like this gentleman.

[themindakviking]

We need so many more people like this man, and even this interviewer. Fantastic insight. Neutral, level-headed, and nuanced. Thank you for this.

[moragotjesus]

Clear, concise, yet eloquent analysis. Thank you, Mr. Bremmer.

[jbc]

A lot more than 1.1 million people need to listen to this. Thank you for this interview