The three forces that will shape 2025

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The World Ahead | The world in 2025

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By Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-chief, The Economist

What happens when the world’s biggest economy takes a sharp protectionist turn? When the global superpower decides that a transactional foreign policy beats alliances? And when the reset takes place as wars rage, menacing adversaries join forces and artificial intelligence (AI) is changing everything from health care to warfare? The world is about to find out.

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This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition of The World Ahead 2025 under the headline “Trump, technology and uncertainty”

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https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2024/11/18/the-three-forces-that-will-shape-2025
Summary
The article discusses the implications of a protectionist shift by the world's largest economy, particularly under the influence of a transactional foreign policy. It highlights the potential consequences of this shift amidst ongoing global conflicts, the emergence of adversarial alliances, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors, including healthcare and warfare. The piece raises critical questions about the future geopolitical landscape as these dynamics unfold, suggesting that the world is on the brink of significant change. The analysis is framed within the context of the upcoming 2025 landscape, emphasizing the uncertainty and challenges that lie ahead. The article is part of a broader examination of global trends and their potential ramifications, particularly in relation to leadership and international relations.