A complex geopolitical climate
2026 started with increased geopolitical and trade tensions. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) observed in its 2026 World Economic Outlook that the global economy is “steady despite diverging forces.” However, the IMF also commented that “key downside risks [in the world economy] are re-evaluation of technology expectations and escalation of geopolitical tensions.”
In 2026 the health of democracies will also be tested in elections in many parts of the world. In the American continent alone, there will be elections in Brazil, some provinces in Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, and in the US. Bangladesh, Denmark, Israel, Morocco, Sweden, Thailand and Uganda are only some of the many other countries around the world where citizens will be called to cast their votes in national elections.
What trends in global digital policies and regulations?
The geopolitical climate of 2026 will likely influence public policies for infrastructure for digital connectivity, data-based services and the online platform economy in all parts of the world. This Global Trends report aims to briefly comment on such trends.
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