"The New Capitals of Capital," Forbes (March 19, 2009).
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New York used to be the financial capital of the world. It's no longer even the financial capital of the U.S. For the moment, Washington is.
— Ian Bremmer
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About Ian Bremmer
Ian Arthur Bremmer (born November 12, 1969) is an American political scientist and author with a focus on global political risk. He is the president and founder of Eurasia Group, a political risk research and consulting firm.
About Ian Bremmer
Ian Arthur Bremmer (born November 12, 1969) is an American political scientist and author with a focus on global political risk. He is the president and founder of Eurasia Group, a political risk research and consulting firm.
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