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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Featured Analysis
2026 Third Quarter Forecast Report
The global political economy will seek stability after a geopolitically volatile first half of the year.
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...
2026 Annual Forecast
A global adaptation to a new strategic environment will define 2026, driven by the White House’s approach to international relations....