State • Direction • Possible futures
Read the world through evidence, comparison and foresight.
To provide an understandable, transparent and continually improving view of the condition, direction and possible futures of the world.
195
Countries and areasGlobal comparative coverage
13,650
Topic observationsMulti-lens country evidence
420
Active parametersAcross the SOW pillar system
18
World Pulse metersProbability, direction and confidence
World Pulse snapshot
Global pressure and opportunity meters
Global Conflict Pressure64%
Global Economic Momentum46%
Global Financial Conditions55%
Energy Security Stress58%
Food & Water Security Stress61%
Climate & Disaster Pressure72%
Technology Competition78%
AI Systemic Opportunity81%
View all metersLeading composite profiles
Full rankingRegional outlook
Composite regional fieldAfrica56.9Asia66Europe72.2North America66.6South America63.5Oceania66.4Middle East60.7
Scores shown on this edition follow the published SOW methodology and displayed data-status labels.
Ten intelligence pillars
Peace, Security & Resilience
7 interconnected topics
Economy, Trade & Competitiveness
7 interconnected topics
Science, Innovation & Technology Frontiers
7 interconnected topics
Human Development & Institutions
7 interconnected topics
Sustainability, Resources & Environment
7 interconnected topics
Urban Systems & Connectivity
7 interconnected topics
Governance, Diplomacy & Global Role
7 interconnected topics
Future Readiness & Adaptability
7 interconnected topics
Tourism, Visitor Economy & Global Mobility
7 interconnected topics
Culture, Heritage & Creative Economy
7 interconnected topics
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