Each generation is interested in the future of the world: how events will develop in the future, and what fate is destined for humanity. The founder of the American analytical group Stratfor and the author of The Next 100 Years: Forecast of the Events of the 21st Century shares his assumptions.
Power struggle
The rapid development in the field of science and technology, geopolitical and economic crises on our planet, it would seem, make it impossible to give even short-term forecasts. However, George Friedman in his analytical work offers a fairly clear picture of the future. His predictions are based on historical experience, and he concludes that over the next 100 years there will be a struggle of great powers for world supremacy.
Of course, as an American, the author gives the laurels of primacy to his country and glorifies the greatness of America. He recognizes that the primary task of the American state is unquestioned world authority.
At the same time, at the beginning of the century, the main differences between the United States and Russia will be. The author also notes the growing power of the Russian state, but predicts defeat for him. It is difficult to call his opinion unbiased, because love of the homeland forces the author to create the future he wants and to give biased arguments. However, Friedman initially emphasizes that in order to predict future trends, a creative approach and knowledge of historical facts are necessary.
