======Global Strategic Trends: The Future Starts Today (Sixth Edition)======
The combined size of the E7 economies is likely to surpass the G7, with Asia becoming a key center for commerce, finance, and law. International institutions may struggle to adapt to the shifting balance of power, and the sovereignty of states could be eroded by the rise of cities and corporations. Digital technology will enhance government capacity, but automation may lead to unemployment and social unrest. Nationalism and religious intolerance may increase, challenging global governance.\\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/771309/Global_Strategic_Trends_-_The_Future_Starts_Today.pdf|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:uk_government_ministry_of_defense|UK Government Ministry of Defense]]  |
|Publication date:  |October 18, 2018  |
|Geographic focus:  |Global |
|Page count:  |282  |

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The report examines the future of the global economy, the shifting balance of power, the evolving role of the state, and the challenges of governance and law in a multipolar world. It discusses the impact of technology on government capacity, the potential for automation to cause unemployment, and the rise of nationalism and religious intolerance. The report also considers the role of international institutions, cities, and corporations in governance, as well as the implications of cybercrime and social division.\\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The global economy is expected to double by 2050, with the E7 surpassing the G7 in economic size. The shift of power to Asia will influence global institutions, which must adapt to accommodate new powers. The state's role will evolve as power diffuses and issues like climate change and terrorism require international cooperation. Cities and corporations will gain influence, potentially leading to devolution or accommodation. Digital technology will empower citizens and governments, but also pose challenges like cybercrime and social division. Automation could disrupt employment, and inequality may rise, fueling nationalism and populism.\\ 
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