The year 2026 marks a profound turning point in the international order. The protracted war in Ukraine and the military confrontation in the Middle East surrounding Iran have destabilized vital international maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, posing a grave threat to international peace. On the Korean Peninsula, North Korea's nuclear and missile programs continue to undermine regional security. Meanwhile, tensions in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea continue to intensify, while deepening geopolitical divisions are disrupting the global economy and supply chains. At the same time, fierce competition for technological supremacy and the digital transformation driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution are reshaping not only industry and the economy, but also democracy, education, labor markets, ethics and the very fabric of human civilization. The challenges of refugees and migration continue to grow more acute. Climate change — manifested in extreme heat, droughts, floods and wildfires — is no longer a distant threat but a daily reality confronting h
FBI uncovers North Korean IT staffer infiltrating US government