PM Modi, Trump & Xi: Who Really Has Power? Ian Bremmer Explains | Davos 2026

At BT Davos 2026, Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group, explains why Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is structurally better positioned than many Western leaders in today’s fractured global order. While US President Donald Trump dominates headlines, Bremmer argues that leaders with longer-term political stability and policy continuity — including Modi — enjoy greater strategic leverage. Drawing contrasts with Europe’s constrained leadership and Washington’s domestic divisions, Bremmer outlines how India’s consistency allows Modi to push back more effectively in global negotiations, protect national interests, and maintain strategic autonomy. From geopolitics to global trade and security partnerships, this conversation highlights why India’s role — and Modi’s leadership — is increasingly central to the world’s power balance.

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