What are CSIS experts' boldest geopolitical predictions in 2026?

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After a momentous year of geopolitical shifts, 12 CSIS experts join Will to share what they consider the most significant developments in different parts of the world in 2025. They also share their predictions for what they expect to happen across the world in the year ahead.

• "Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026," CSIS, January 14, 2026. 

Will Todman

Will Todman

Chief of Staff, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department; and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program
Max Bergmann

Max Bergmann

Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center
Victor Cha

Victor Cha

President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair
Bonny Lin

Bonny Lin

Director, China Power Project and Senior Adviser
Oge Onubogu

Oge Onubogu

Director and Senior Fellow, Africa Program
Gregory B. Poling

Gregory B. Poling

Director and Senior Fellow, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

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