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Eurasia Group president on what to expect at NATO summit

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 07, 2026 at 14:28  |  3:03  |  CNBC
Speakers
Ian Bremmer — President and Founder, Eurasia Group

Summary

Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group president, anticipates a calm NATO summit that won't move markets, a stabilizing Iran situation with no desire for renewed war, and continued low-level hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz as a leverage tactic rather than a prelude to escalation.

  • NATO summit expected to generate headlines but have little market impact.
  • Trump has shown limited ability to disrupt the global order on Russia, Ukraine, or China.
  • Iran tensions remain focused on leverage over money and influence, not full war.
  • Strait of Hormuz witnessed a Saudi tanker taking hits, but regional actors do not want to restart conflict.
  • Bremmer does not see a nuclear breakthrough with Iran anytime soon.
  • UK politics mentioned in passing, with Trump reportedly welcoming a leadership change.
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