A cautious forecast of what international relations will look like in 2026 Experience shows that making predictions even a year ahead is risky. Events that later seem obvious can be invisible in advance. Yet trying to identify the main trends shaping world politics remains worthwhile. So, what will the international system look like in 2026? Ukraine: The war will not end A peace agreement on Ukraine that would satisfy Russia is unlikely in 2026. Western European ruling elites, supported by the