Why 2026 Could Prove as Important as 1989
The Free Press • • world
Key Points:
- The year 2026 is poised to be a critical turning point in global geopolitics, comparable to the transformative period around 1989 that saw the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of the European Union.
- The post-1989 era ushered in hyper-globalized trade facilitated by agreements like NAFTA and institutions such as the WTO, but 2026 could bring a wider range of outcomes impacting the global order.
- Potential geopolitical shifts include regime changes in Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba, which would challenge the influence of China and Russia.
- There are concerns that former US President Donald Trump might disrupt NATO unity through aggressive actions like annexing Greenland.
- China could engage in military conflict to control Taiwan and
