This interactive map offers an overview of how the key developments of 2025 are shaping expectations for the year ahead across the globe. It highlights major geopolitical and economic pressure points, from the ongoing war in Ukraine and fragile agreements in the Middle East to the potential impact of the Trump presidency on global affairs.
The map also draws attention to strategic arenas that are often overlooked, including growing competition over the Arctic and its resources, regulatory changes within the European Union and the broader impact of global change on Europe’s future.
Click on the icons on the map to explore each issue in more detail and download the report to learn more.