# State of the World in 2025
## Geopolitics
- Continued tensions between US and China, with economic competition and disputes over Taiwan
- Russia remains isolated due to Ukraine war aftermath, faces internal instability
- India emerges as major global player, counterbalance to China in Asia
- Middle East sees gradual normalization of Israel-Arab relations
## Technology
- AI capabilities continue rapid advancement, transforming many industries
- 6G networks begin initial rollouts in advanced economies
- Quantum computing reaches early commercial viability
- Augmented reality becomes mainstream consumer technology
## Climate & Environment
- Increased frequency of extreme weather events globally
- Accelerating transition to renewable energy, EVs in developed nations
- Growing water scarcity issues in Africa, Middle East, parts of Asia
- Loss of biodiversity and ecosystems continues at alarming rate
## Economy
- Global economic growth slows due to demographic shifts, debt burdens
- Digital currencies gain wider adoption, including some national digital currencies
- Automation displaces many jobs, especially in manufacturing and services
- Wealth inequality remains a major social and political issue
## Society & Culture
- Remote/hybrid work becomes the norm for many professions
- Virtual/digital experiences increasingly integrated into daily life
- Growing populist and nationalist movements in many countries
- Continued rapid urbanization in developing nations
## Wildcards
- Potential for new global pandemic or major cyber attack
- Breakthrough in fusion energy or carbon capture technology
- Armed conflict over Taiwan or in Middle East
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