Decade

Decade ForecastsFeb 18, 2025
Decade Forecast: 2025-2035

The next 10 years will define the shape of the multipolar system, where competition within the traditional East and West will often be as significant as that between blocs for understanding and driving global trade, technology and management of global challenges.

Decade ForecastsFeb 12, 2020
Decade Forecast: 2020-2030

Over the next 10 years, the world will revert to a multipolar power structure that will encourage constantly shifting alliances and create a more contentious global system. In the midst of this dynamic change, pockets of economic opportunity will emerge.

The United States will continue to be the major economic, political and military power in the world but will be less engaged than in the past. Its low rate of exports, its increasing energy self-reliance and its experiences over the last decade will cause it to be increasingly cautious about economic and military involvement in the world.
Decade ForecastsFeb 23, 2015
Decade Forecast: 2015-2025

The United States will continue to be the major economic, political and military power in the world but will be less engaged than in the past. Its low rate of exports, its increasing energy self-reliance and its experiences over the last decade will cause it to be increasingly cautious about economic and military involvement in the world.

Decade ForecastsJan 21, 2010
Decade Forecast: 2010-2020
Decade ForecastsFeb 7, 2005
Decade Forecast: 2005-2015
Decade ForecastsJan 1, 2000
Decade Forecast: 2000-2010

The fundamental question of the next decade – for both individual countries and the international system as a whole – will revolve around the United States. The question, increasingly, will be this: How can other countries limit American power and control American behavior?

Decade ForecastsJan 1, 1995
Decade Forecast: 1995-2005