Waiting on edge in the Balkans, empowerment of radical Islamists in the Middle East, increasing Russian assertiveness, Latin America taking its place on the global stage and much more in ISN Security Watch's 2008 Prognosis.
Iranian president Mahmood Ahmdinejad sacked the ministers of Oil and Industry; seven ministers replaced during his term. The identity of their replacements will say volumes about the internal mechanism of the Iranian Revolution.
China surges into Mozambique with sophisticated business acumen and aid packages; the former Portuguese colony's traditional Western patrons are flummoxed. Chinese relations with Africa are multi-dimensional.
Turkey will hold general elections on Sunday, July 22. Voters who were polled in advance appear to favor the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), rather than a more severe Islamist alternative.
The most recent terrorist incidents may make it easier for Gordon Brown's government to introduce controversial anti-terrorism measures, including pre-charge detention for terror suspects.
YouTube and others will lead to more citizen journalists, increase the value placed on reliable sourcing and make it difficult for governments to control information.
Sooner or later, as the security situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate rapidly, coalition forces will have to confront the Pakistan challenge head on.
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