15 experts, including scientists and analysts, have shared their predictions for the upcoming year that, while unlikely, should not be dismissed.
According to Politico, the assumptions made a year ago turned out to be "alarmingly prophetic," prompting the publication to prepare several scenarios that could radically alter the global order by 2025.
One of the most bizarre scenarios involves a possible secret agreement between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. The prediction suggests that Putin could persuade Trump to suspend Iran's nuclear ambitions for five years in exchange for Trump's commitment to prevent an Israeli attack. However, Trump would be unaware that Putin has agreed to supply advanced air defense systems to Iran in the event of an Israeli strike.
Despite the tough rhetoric against China, experts entertain the possibility of an unexpected alliance between the U.S. president and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Another likely scenario is a collapse of global financial markets triggered by artificial intelligence. AI could analyze vast amounts of market data and create vulnerabilities that malicious actors would exploit to artificially induce panic. As a result, the global financial system could be on the brink of collapse, leading to a crisis on major world exchanges, including New York, London, and Tokyo.
Another shocking scenario is the overthrow of Alexander Lukashenko in Belarus. Politico speculates that if Vladimir Putin is unable to support Lukashenko amid increasing pressure on Russia and the potential accession of Ukraine to NATO, the people of Belarus may gain their freedom.
According to forecasts, 2025 could be a time when world states find themselves on the brink of nuclear escalation.
“If nuclear states—such as Russia, China, and North Korea—begin aggressive attacks on their neighbors with the aim of ‘final victory,’ and if these attacks fail, the temptation to resort to their nuclear arsenal may be too strong to resist,” the article states.
Source: politico.