The new year promises to be a pivotal year, with optimism tempered by continued challenges. While the pandemic receded and the global economy has improved, wars continue in Ukraine and in the Middle East, with profound impacts on U.S. foreign policy. And dozens of countries holding elections this year will make 2024 a consequential year.

Experts from the Council on Foreign Relations provide their insights for 2024 and reflect on the challenges to come.

Visualizing 2024: Trends to Watch

What trends will shape world events in the year ahead? Five CFR experts weigh in. Read more

The Center for Preventive Action’s (CPA) annual Preventive Priorities Survey asks foreign policy experts to identify and evaluate thirty ongoing or potential conflicts based on how likely they are to escalate or occur in the next year, and their possible impact on U.S. interests. Sign up for the Preventive Action Update newsletter to be the first to know about 2024’s risks.

Thank you for following CFR’s work in 2023! Revisit our year-end highlights and subscribe to our newsletters for more foreign policy analysis in 2024.

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