2026

The Hamas attack against Israel on October 7, 2023, exposed a major flaw in Israeli intelligence services, considered among the best in the world. In a world where warfare is becoming hybrid, the challenges for intelligence services are immense, and their ability to inform, influence, and manipulate is a primary factor in power.

By mid-century, the number of cities exposed to temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius for three consecutive months will have tripled. 1.6 billion city dwellers are said to be threatened by these extreme weather events. Excess mortality, respiratory illnesses, and worsening inequalities in cities worldwide. Faced with this emergency, cities are mobilizing and innovating.

Serbia, a key Balkan country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is led by President Aleksandar Vučić. An official candidate for the European Union, he refuses to implement sanctions against Moscow and cultivates his relationship with Beijing. Alongside this geopolitical balancing act, the regime must confront an internal crisis amid accusations of corruption.

Drones are shaping modern warfare – from targeted killings like that of Hamas leader Yiya Sinwar to FPV micro-drones in Ukraine disrupting Russian troops. The technology is cost-effective and minimizes friendly casualties. Armies must adapt to this new threat as airspace becomes increasingly militarized.

For four years, in violation of international law, Russia has been attacking Ukraine's vital infrastructure (electricity, heating, healthcare), aiming to exhaust the population. More than 9.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes, the majority of them women and children. But Ukrainians are demonstrating remarkable resilience.