Posted 1/1/2024, 8:00:01 AM
Potential Global Turning Points in 2024
- Nuclear conflict between Russia and Ukraine or NATO countries, potentially involving tactical nuclear weapons or strikes on Western nations
- The death of Russian President Vladimir Putin leading to a power struggle and a potential shift in Russia's war strategy
- Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election, further polarizing American politics and significantly altering U.S. foreign policy
- Widespread application of AI technology across industries, enabling innovations but also cyberattacks and military applications
- Climate change-fueled extreme weather events and environmental damage, like droughts impacting the Panama Canal or wildfires pushing ecosystems past resilience