Economist - The World Ahead 2026 Magazine

Economist - The World Ahead 2026 Magazine

The World Ahead is an annual special publication from The Economist that provides a predictive guide to the coming year, covering key themes in geopolitics, economics, technology, and culture. Published every November, this future-gazing guide features analysis from The Economist's correspondents and invited experts, offering insights into the trends and events that will shape the next 12 months. The 2026 edition, for example, focuses on the uncertainty surrounding global geopolitics due to Donald Trump's policies and looks ahead to major developments in space, AI, and other areas, notes this Economist article.