Happy New Year!

As the new year dawns, what are the themes and trends to watch? Our annual publication, The World Ahead, considers the outlook across politics, business, technology and culture. Our journalists, joined by guest writers, provide a range of predictions, analysis and insights to prepare you for the next 12 months. Here are some of the ideas that we think should be on your radar.

Tom Standage
Deputy editor, The Economist, and editor, The World Ahead 2024