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2026 Third Quarter Forecast Report
The third 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 Third Quarter Forecast Report
The global political economy will seek stability after a geopolitically volatile first half of the year.
Global Hotspots: Iran Ceasefire Update and Ukraine’s Ultimatum to Belarus
This week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded Belarus remove military equipment from their shared border, while Ukrainian forces continued attacking...
