The World, Rewired – A Geopolitical Outlook for 2026 and Beyond

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 09:30 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

1211 Connecticut Ave NW | Washington

The Stimson Center
Publisher/HostThe Stimson Center
The World, Rewired \u2013 A Geopolitical Outlook for 2026 and Beyond
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Foreign policy experts forecast the trends, risks, and power shifts shaping the future of the global landscape.
About this Event

2026 has opened amid profound upheaval, with foreign policy disruption already reshaping the global landscape. What will the months ahead mean for unfolding crises, fragile alliances, and shifting alignments? Join us on Thursday, January 29 as top foreign policy voices gather to explore what lies ahead for global affairs in 2026 and beyond. Through expert forecasts and debate, participants examine emerging flashpoints, shifting power dynamics, and the strategic choices that will shape the international landscape – from Caracas to Kyiv.

For more on these issues, read our , by Mathew Burrows and Robert Manning, now in its ninth annual edition.

More speakers to be announced...


Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM
Opening and Keynote
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:40 AM
Panel Discussion: “Welcome to the Age of Chaos”
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Quickfire #1: Venezuela, Cuba, and the Future of US - Latin America Relations
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Quickfire #2: Ukraine, Russia, and the Future of European Security
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Quickfire #3: AI, Power and the Future of the Technology Race
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1211 Connecticut Ave NW, 1211 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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