World Geopolitics 2026: A Complete Reference Guide to Global Conflicts, Great Power Competition, and the New World Order - Covering 35 Critical Topics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798183970234)

As the world enters one of the most consequential periods in modern history, The State of World Geopolitics 2026 offers a clear, factual, and balanced overview of the major events, conflicts, and strategic developments shaping the international landscape. Designed as a neutral reference guide, this book presents complex global issues in an accessible format without political advocacy or ideological bias.

Covering 35 chapters across seven key themes, the book examines active conflicts, shifting alliances, economic competition, emerging technologies, and the evolving role of global institutions. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the forces influencing international relations and the future of the global order.

Inside, you'll explore:

• The Russia-Ukraine conflict and its global implications

• Israel-Palestine, Iran, Sudan, the Sahel, and broader Middle Eastern developments

• U.S. foreign policy, China's growing influence, and India's expanding strategic role

• NATO, European defense transformation, and Gulf state realignments

• The Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, Horn of Africa, and other geopolitical flashpoints

• Energy security, critical minerals, global trade routes, and migration trends

• Artificial intelligence, semiconductor competition, cybersecurity, and space geopolitics

• The United Nations, BRICS, G7, G20, the Global South, and future global risk scenarios

Whether you are a student, researcher, policy professional, business leader, or simply someone interested in world affairs, this book provides the context needed to understand today's rapidly changing geopolitical environment.

Written in a straightforward and objective style, The State of World Geopolitics 2026 serves as a comprehensive reference for readers seeking reliable information on the world's most important political, economic, and strategic developments.

Ideal for readers interested in geopolitics, international relations, world affairs, foreign policy, political science, global history, current events, national security, strategic studies, and global economics.