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Global Hotspots Outlook: U.S. and Iran Conflict Reescalates
This week saw a resumption of the...
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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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Global Hotspots Outlook: U.S. and Iran Conflict Reescalates
This week saw a resumption of the Iran war, with President Donald Trump announcing the U.S. will resume active military strikes against Iran. The Russo-Ukrainian...
Global Hotspots: Q3 Forecast (Part 2) – Bolivia, Sahel, Sudan, Morocco, DRC
In this second episode reviewing our recently published 2026 Q3 Forecast report, our team focuses on Bolivia, Sudan, and the...
