
Published on
February 01, 2026
2026 Foreign Policy Toolkit
- A less predictable and more transactional multilateral scene will continue to have major implications for the global economy.
- Rising conflicts around the world are shaping international security and diplomacy, further testing global governance institutions.
- With the global expansion of AI, questions around regulation, environmental impacts, and a new digital divide will continue to dominate policy priorities.
At a time of global realignment, rising multipolarity, and geopolitical volatility, government and private sector actors require insight into global political trends to guide their decision-making as 2026 unfolds. The Foreign Policy Toolkit maps key issues to watch in 2026 and outlines how they could affect governments and businesses in the coming months.
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