2018
- Rise of Global Populism: Major populist movements grow stronger in Europe and the Americas.
- US-China Trade War Begins: Tariffs are imposed, signaling deep tensions.
- Technology Censorship: Growing concerns about “deplatforming” and tech monopolies.
2019
- Hong Kong Protests: Massive demonstrations over autonomy from China.
- 5G Race Heats Up: Global competition over technology infrastructure.
- Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Discussions Begin: Early planning stages.
2020
- COVID-19 Pandemic: Lockdowns reshape political, economic, and social landscapes worldwide.
- Massive Government Stimulus: Trillions injected into global economies.
- Rise of Surveillance Measures: “Contact tracing” and expanded data collection normalized.
2021
- “Great Reset” and Build Back Better Narratives: Pushed by global elites at forums like Davos.
- Inflation Warning Signs: Central banks downplay early inflation indicators.
- Big Tech Consolidation: Record profits and influence among a few corporations.
2022
- Russia-Ukraine War Begins: Global energy and food supply chains disrupted.
- Censorship and Misinformation Campaigns: Intensified in both East and West.
- Widening Political Divides: “Culture wars” grow fiercer.
2023
- AI Explosion: Mass adoption of GPT models and machine learning tools.
- De-Dollarization Talk Grows: BRICS countries start creating alternative financial systems.
- Food and Energy Insecurity: Inflation and supply chain issues escalate.
2024
- US Political Unrest: Contentious elections and deep distrust in institutions.
- CBDCs Pilot Launches: Nations begin limited rollouts.
- AI Regulations Debated: Concerns over surveillance and data privacy rise.
2025
- Shift Toward Multipolar World: US influence wanes, China, Russia, and others form blocs.
- Digital IDs and Social Credit-Like Systems: Pilots rolled out in Western and Eastern nations.
- Mass Protests Against “New Normal” Policies: Citizens push back against overreach.
