Posted 8/21/2023, 10:00:52 AM

Next Stage of Forecasting - Geopolitical Futures

Summary: As GPF prepares for its next long-term forecast, preliminary forecasts suggest an expansion of US geopolitical power, the potential for civil strife in China, and turmoil in Russia due to Ukraine; other key issues to be analyzed include the impact of the BRICS system, the dysfunction and change in Eurasia, Iran's shifting position, and the significance of African instability on the global system.

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Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

War sanctions against Russia highlight growing divisions among the Group of 20 countries

The residual impact of sanctions against Russia is causing divisions among the Group of 20 countries, with some nations resisting US-led efforts and forming alliances with Russia and China, while the BRICS nations are seeking to reduce reliance on the US dollar.

9/13/2023

BRICS Expands By 6, Sparking Concerns Over Growing China Influence and Oil Supply Control

The BRICS expansion, which includes countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran, has raised concerns in the U.S. and EU as it poses a threat to Western-dominated financial markets, while China's influence grows and the alliance aims for de-dollarization in global trade.