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2026 Fourth Quarter Forecast Report
The fourth quarter of 2026 will be...
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2026 Annual Forecast
A global adaptation to a new strategic environment will define 2026, driven by the White House’s approach to international relations. Though Washington will continue pursuing de-escalation in select conflict zones, the year ahead will be marked by persistent geopolitical frictions, intensifying hybrid competition, and acute humanitarian pressures.
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2026 Fourth Quarter Forecast Report
The fourth quarter of 2026 will be marked by rising geopolitical tensions in several global hotspots. Conflicts in the Middle East and Russia/Ukraine...
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