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2026 Second Quarter Forecast Report
A major rebalancing of global systems will...
2026 Second Quarter Forecast Report
A major rebalancing of global systems will...
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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 Second Quarter Forecast Report
A major rebalancing of global systems will occur across security, economic, and diplomatic spheres, driven by the U.S.-Israel conflict with...
Global Hotspots: The U.S. and Iran Trade Diplomatic Offers as Military Strikes Continue
This week, the United States and Iran traded proposals for a diplomatic settlement to their war, with Pakistan working as an intermediary, while the U.S....
